Jornada, NM
Unincorporated community in Sierra County, New Mexico
Jornada is a small unincorporated community in Sierra County, New Mexico. It is 11.6 miles W of Elephant Butte, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87901.
Jornada at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Sierra County
- ZIP code
- 87901
- Nearest town
- Elephant Butte (11.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.1231, -107.0333
Weather in Jornada now
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Jornada weather by the hour
Jornada weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Jornada.
This week in Jornada
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Jornada
What is the weather usually like in Jornada?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 96°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 9.9 inprecipitation per year · 251 mm
- 0.9 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Jornada: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELEPHANT BUTTE DAM, NM US (USC00292848), adjusted for the elevation of Jornada.
Jornada weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Jornada through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:54 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 1 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Jornada?
Jornada has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 96°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 9.9 inches (251 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Jornada 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 Jornada
The closest live webcam is Las Cruces › East, 58.3 miles S of Jornada.
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Questions about Jornada
Where is Jornada, NM?
Jornada is an unincorporated community in Sierra County, New Mexico, 11.6 miles W of Elephant Butte.
What county is Jornada in?
Jornada is in Sierra County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Jornada, NM?
The ZIP code for Jornada is 87901.
What is the nearest town to Jornada?
Elephant Butte, 11.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Jornada?
Yes. The closest is Las Cruces › East, 58.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Jornada?
June, with an average high of 96°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Jornada?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Jornada?
About 9.9 inches (251 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Jornada?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Jornada?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Jornada have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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