Frontier Post, NM
Unincorporated community in Eddy County, New Mexico
Frontier Post is a small unincorporated community in Eddy County, New Mexico. It is 6.3 miles N of Atoka, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88254.
Frontier Post at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Eddy County
- ZIP code
- 88254
- Nearest town
- Atoka (6.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 32.6886, -104.3947
Weather in Frontier Post now
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Frontier Post weather by the hour
Frontier Post weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Frontier Post.
This week in Frontier Post
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Frontier Post
What is the weather usually like in Frontier Post?
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 Frontier Post: 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 Frontier Post.
Frontier Post weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Frontier Post through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:44 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Frontier Post?
Frontier Post 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 Frontier Post 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 Frontier Post
The closest live webcam is Cloudcroft › South-west: Burro Avenue, 80.5 miles W of Frontier Post.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Frontier Post.
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Questions about Frontier Post
Where is Frontier Post, NM?
Frontier Post is an unincorporated community in Eddy County, New Mexico, 6.3 miles N of Atoka.
What county is Frontier Post in?
Frontier Post is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Frontier Post, NM?
The ZIP code for Frontier Post is 88254.
What is the nearest town to Frontier Post?
Atoka, 6.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Frontier Post?
Yes. The closest is Cloudcroft › South-west: Burro Avenue, 80.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Frontier Post?
June, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Frontier Post?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Frontier Post?
About 12.1 inches (308 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Frontier Post?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Frontier Post?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Frontier Post have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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