Idlewild, NM
Unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico
Idlewild is a small unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico. It is 2.4 miles E of Eagle Nest, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87718.
Idlewild at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Colfax County
- ZIP code
- 87718
- Nearest town
- Eagle Nest (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.5494, -105.3047
Weather in Idlewild now
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Idlewild weather by the hour
Idlewild weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Idlewild.
This week in Idlewild
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Idlewild
What is the weather usually like in Idlewild?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
- 17.2 inprecipitation per year · 437 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Idlewild: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EAGLE NEST, NM US (USC00292700), adjusted for the elevation of Idlewild.
Idlewild weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Idlewild through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Idlewild?
Idlewild has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).
It gets about 17.2 inches (437 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Idlewild is June to 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 Idlewild
The closest live webcam is Taos Ski Valley: Wheeler Peak, 6.2 miles W of Idlewild.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Idlewild.
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Questions about Idlewild
Where is Idlewild, NM?
Idlewild is an unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico, 2.4 miles E of Eagle Nest.
What county is Idlewild in?
Idlewild is in Colfax County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Idlewild, NM?
The ZIP code for Idlewild is 87718.
What is the nearest town to Idlewild?
Eagle Nest, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Idlewild?
Yes. The closest is Taos Ski Valley: Wheeler Peak, 6.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Idlewild?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Idlewild?
January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Idlewild?
About 17.2 inches (437 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Idlewild?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Idlewild?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Idlewild have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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