Gonzales, NM
Unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico
Gonzales is a small unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico. It is 0.6 miles W of Continental Divide, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87312.
Gonzales at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- McKinley County
- ZIP code
- 87312
- Nearest town
- Continental Divide (0.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.4283, -108.3203
Weather in Gonzales now
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Gonzales weather by the hour
Gonzales weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gonzales.
This week in Gonzales
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gonzales
What is the weather usually like in Gonzales?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 19.7 inprecipitation per year · 500 mm
- 42.1 insnowfall per year · 107 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gonzales: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MCGAFFEY 5 SE, NM US (USC00295560), adjusted for the elevation of Gonzales.
Gonzales weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gonzales through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Gonzales?
Gonzales has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 19.7 inches (500 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 42 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Gonzales is May–June and August–September. 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 Gonzales
The closest live webcam is Lupton, 41.7 miles W of Gonzales.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gonzales.
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Questions about Gonzales
Where is Gonzales, NM?
Gonzales is an unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico, 0.6 miles W of Continental Divide.
What county is Gonzales in?
Gonzales is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Gonzales, NM?
The ZIP code for Gonzales is 87312.
What is the nearest town to Gonzales?
Continental Divide, 0.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gonzales?
Yes. The closest is Lupton, 41.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gonzales?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Gonzales?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Gonzales?
About 19.7 inches (500 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Gonzales?
Yes, about 42 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gonzales?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gonzales have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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