Guique, NM

Unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

Guique is a small unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 0.9 miles E of Alcalde, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87566.

Guique at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Rio Arriba County
ZIP code
87566
Nearest town
Alcalde (0.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
36.0878, -106.0736

Weather in Guique now

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Guique weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Guique.

This week in Guique

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Guique

What is the weather usually like in Guique?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

10°31°52°72°93°45°15°Jan51°20°Feb60°25°Mar67°32°Apr76°40°May86°48°Jun88°55°Jul86°54°Aug80°45°Sep69°32°Oct55°22°Nov44°15°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.4"Feb0.7"Mar0.7"Apr0.8"May0.8"Jun1.6"Jul1.8"Aug1.3"Sep1.1"Oct0.7"Nov0.7"Dec

Best time to visit Guique: 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 Guique.

Guique weather month by month

January
45° 15°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
February
51° 20°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
March
60° 25°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
April
67° 32°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
May
76° 40°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
86° 48°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
88° 55°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
86° 54°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
80° 45°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
69° 32°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
November
55° 22°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
December
44° 15°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Guique through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:12 AM5:14 PM10 h 2 min
February6:49 AM5:46 PM10 h 57 min
March7:13 AM7:13 PM11 h 59 min
April6:29 AM7:39 PM13 h 10 min
May5:56 AM8:04 PM14 h 8 min
June5:45 AM8:24 PM14 h 39 min
July5:57 AM8:22 PM14 h 25 min
August6:21 AM7:55 PM13 h 34 min
September6:45 AM7:12 PM12 h 27 min
October7:10 AM6:29 PM11 h 19 min
November6:39 AM4:57 PM10 h 18 min
December7:06 AM4:52 PM9 h 46 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Guique?

Guique 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 Guique 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 Guique

The closest live webcam is Los Alamos, 19.0 miles SW of Guique.

Los AlamosLos Alamos · 19.0 mi SWOn Windy
Los Alamos: Pajarito Mountain Ski AreaLos Alamos · 22.2 mi SWOn Windy
Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserveunknown · 24.8 mi WOn Windy
Rio en Mediounknown · 25.6 mi SEOn Windy
Vaditounknown · 29.6 mi EOn Windy
Taos: SMU-in-Taos at Fort BurgwinTaos · 30.5 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Guique.

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Questions about Guique

Where is Guique, NM?

Guique is an unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 0.9 miles E of Alcalde.

What county is Guique in?

Guique is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Guique, NM?

The ZIP code for Guique is 87566.

What is the nearest town to Guique?

Alcalde, 0.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Guique?

Yes. The closest is Los Alamos, 19.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Guique?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Guique?

January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Guique?

About 11.1 inches (282 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Guique?

Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Guique?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Guique have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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