Hockett, NM
Unincorporated community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Hockett is a small unincorporated community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. It is 8.0 miles NE of Placitas, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87937.
Hockett at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Doña Ana County
- ZIP code
- 87937
- Nearest town
- Placitas (8.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 32.6025, -107.2847
Weather in Hockett now
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Hockett weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hockett.
This week in Hockett
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hockett
What is the weather usually like in Hockett?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 98°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 10.6 inprecipitation per year · 270 mm
- 0.4 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hockett: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CABALLO DAM, NM US (USC00291286), adjusted for the elevation of Hockett.
Hockett weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hockett through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:56 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Hockett?
Hockett has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 98°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 10.6 inches (270 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Hockett is March–April and October–November. 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 Hockett
The closest live webcam is Las Cruces › East, 35.7 miles SE of Hockett.
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Questions about Hockett
Where is Hockett, NM?
Hockett is an unincorporated community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, 8.0 miles NE of Placitas.
What county is Hockett in?
Hockett is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Hockett, NM?
The ZIP code for Hockett is 87937.
What is the nearest town to Hockett?
Placitas, 8.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hockett?
Yes. The closest is Las Cruces › East, 35.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hockett?
July, with an average high of 98°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Hockett?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Hockett?
About 10.6 inches (270 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Hockett?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Hockett?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hockett have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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