Estaca, NM
Unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Estaca is a small unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 0.8 miles S of La Villita, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87566.
Estaca at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- ZIP code
- 87566
- Nearest town
- La Villita (0.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.1119, -106.0581
Weather in Estaca now
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Estaca weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Estaca.
This week in Estaca
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Estaca
What is the weather usually like in Estaca?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 11.1 inprecipitation per year · 282 mm
- 10.7 insnowfall per year · 27 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Estaca: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALCALDE, NM US (USC00290245), adjusted for the elevation of Estaca.
Estaca weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Estaca through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Estaca?
Estaca has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 11.1 inches (282 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Estaca is May–June and September–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 Estaca
The closest live webcam is Los Alamos, 20.9 miles SW of Estaca.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Estaca.
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Questions about Estaca
Where is Estaca, NM?
Estaca is an unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 0.8 miles S of La Villita.
What county is Estaca in?
Estaca is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Estaca, NM?
The ZIP code for Estaca is 87566.
What is the nearest town to Estaca?
La Villita, 0.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Estaca?
Yes. The closest is Los Alamos, 20.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Estaca?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Estaca?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Estaca?
About 11.1 inches (282 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Estaca?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Estaca?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Estaca have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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