Hondo, NM
Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico
Hondo is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It is 19.2 miles W of Ruidoso Downs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88336.
Hondo at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lincoln County
- ZIP code
- 88336
- Nearest town
- Ruidoso Downs (19.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.3875, -105.2703
Weather in Hondo now
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Hondo weather by the hour
Hondo weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hondo.
This week in Hondo
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hondo
What is the weather usually like in Hondo?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 90°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 26°F average low
- 14.2 inprecipitation per year · 360 mm
- 12.4 insnowfall per year · 32 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hondo: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PICACHO, NM US (USC00296804), adjusted for the elevation of Hondo.
Hondo weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hondo through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:47 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Hondo?
Hondo has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 14.2 inches (360 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Hondo 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 Hondo
The closest live webcam is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 29.9 miles W of Hondo.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hondo.
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Questions about Hondo
Where is Hondo, NM?
Hondo is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico, 19.2 miles W of Ruidoso Downs.
What county is Hondo in?
Hondo is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Hondo, NM?
The ZIP code for Hondo is 88336.
What is the nearest town to Hondo?
Ruidoso Downs, 19.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hondo?
Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 29.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hondo?
June, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Hondo?
December, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Hondo?
About 14.2 inches (360 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Hondo?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Hondo?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hondo have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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