Knowles, NM
Unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico
Knowles is a small unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico. It is 4.7 miles S of North Hobbs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88242.
Knowles at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lea County
- ZIP code
- 88242
- Nearest town
- North Hobbs (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 32.8403, -103.1272
Weather in Knowles now
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Knowles weather by the hour
Knowles weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Knowles.
This week in Knowles
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Knowles
What is the weather usually like in Knowles?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 13.8 inprecipitation per year · 350 mm
- 1.8 insnowfall per year · 5 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Knowles: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HOBBS, NM US (USC00294026), adjusted for the elevation of Knowles.
Knowles weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Knowles through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| February | 6:33 AM | 5:39 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:23 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:21 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| December | 6:46 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 2 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Knowles?
Knowles has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 13.8 inches (350 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Knowles 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 Knowles
The closest live webcam is Wolfforth › West: Marsha Sharp Fwy @ 82nd, 80.6 miles NE of Knowles.
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Questions about Knowles
Where is Knowles, NM?
Knowles is an unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico, 4.7 miles S of North Hobbs.
What county is Knowles in?
Knowles is in Lea County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Knowles, NM?
The ZIP code for Knowles is 88242.
What is the nearest town to Knowles?
North Hobbs, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Knowles?
Yes. The closest is Wolfforth › West: Marsha Sharp Fwy @ 82nd, 80.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Knowles?
July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Knowles?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Knowles?
About 13.8 inches (350 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Knowles?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Knowles?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Knowles have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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