Espuela, NM
Unincorporated community in Eddy County, New Mexico
Espuela is a small unincorporated community in Eddy County, New Mexico. It is 4.8 miles S of Morningside, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88253.
Espuela at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Eddy County
- ZIP code
- 88253
- Nearest town
- Morningside (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 32.9297, -104.3872
Weather in Espuela now
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Espuela weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Espuela.
This week in Espuela
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Espuela
What is the weather usually like in Espuela?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 95°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 12.1 inprecipitation per year · 308 mm
- 3.8 insnowfall per year · 10 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Espuela: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ARTESIA 6S, NM US (USC00290600), adjusted for the elevation of Espuela.
Espuela weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Espuela through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:44 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 2 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Espuela?
Espuela has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 12.1 inches (308 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Espuela is March to May and October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Espuela
The closest live webcam is Cloudcroft › South-west: Burro Avenue, 78.6 miles W of Espuela.
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Questions about Espuela
Where is Espuela, NM?
Espuela is an unincorporated community in Eddy County, New Mexico, 4.8 miles S of Morningside.
What county is Espuela in?
Espuela is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Espuela, NM?
The ZIP code for Espuela is 88253.
What is the nearest town to Espuela?
Morningside, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Espuela?
Yes. The closest is Cloudcroft › South-west: Burro Avenue, 78.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Espuela?
June, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Espuela?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Espuela?
About 12.1 inches (308 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Espuela?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Espuela?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Espuela have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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