Gibson, NM
Historical community (former settlement) in McKinley County, New Mexico
Gibson is a historical community (former settlement) in McKinley County, New Mexico. It is 1.2 miles W of Gamerco, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87317.
Gibson at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- McKinley County
- ZIP code
- 87317
- Nearest town
- Gamerco (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.5672, -108.7436
Weather in Gibson now
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Gibson weather by the hour
Gibson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gibson.
This week in Gibson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gibson
What is the weather usually like in Gibson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 16°F average low
- 12.5 inprecipitation per year · 318 mm
- 20.6 insnowfall per year · 52 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gibson: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GALLUP SAND & GRAVEL, NM US (USC00293428), adjusted for the elevation of Gibson.
Gibson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gibson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Gibson?
Gibson has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 12.5 inches (318 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Gibson 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 Gibson
The closest live webcam is Tse Bonito, 18.5 miles W of Gibson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gibson.
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Questions about Gibson
Where is Gibson, NM?
Gibson is a historical community (former settlement) in McKinley County, New Mexico, 1.2 miles W of Gamerco.
What county is Gibson in?
Gibson is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Gibson, NM?
The ZIP code for Gibson is 87317.
What is the nearest town to Gibson?
Gamerco, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gibson?
Yes. The closest is Tse Bonito, 18.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gibson?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Gibson?
December, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Gibson?
About 12.5 inches (318 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Gibson?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gibson?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gibson have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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