Kiowa, NM
Unincorporated community in Union County, New Mexico
Kiowa is a small unincorporated community in Union County, New Mexico. It is 8.6 miles NE of Capulin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88414.
Kiowa at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Union County
- ZIP code
- 88414
- Nearest town
- Capulin (8.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.6539, -104.1072
Weather in Kiowa now
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Kiowa weather by the hour
Kiowa weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kiowa.
This week in Kiowa
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kiowa
What is the weather usually like in Kiowa?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 14°F average low
- 17.6 inprecipitation per year · 447 mm
- 40.9 insnowfall per year · 104 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kiowa: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CAPULIN, NM US (USC00291450), adjusted for the elevation of Kiowa.
Kiowa weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kiowa through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Kiowa?
Kiowa has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 17.6 inches (447 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 41 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Kiowa is May–June and August–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 Kiowa
The closest live webcam is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 65.6 miles W of Kiowa.
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Questions about Kiowa
Where is Kiowa, NM?
Kiowa is an unincorporated community in Union County, New Mexico, 8.6 miles NE of Capulin.
What county is Kiowa in?
Kiowa is in Union County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Kiowa, NM?
The ZIP code for Kiowa is 88414.
What is the nearest town to Kiowa?
Capulin, 8.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kiowa?
Yes. The closest is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 65.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kiowa?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Kiowa?
December, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Kiowa?
About 17.6 inches (447 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Kiowa?
Yes, about 41 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Kiowa?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kiowa have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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