La Bajada, NM weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in La Bajada now

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La Bajada weather by the hour

La Bajada weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of La Bajada.

This week in La Bajada

Sunrise, sunset and moon in La Bajada

What is the weather usually like in La Bajada?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

15°36°57°78°99°50°20°Jan56°24°Feb64°30°Mar72°37°Apr81°47°May92°56°Jun94°61°Jul92°60°Aug86°52°Sep74°40°Oct61°29°Nov50°21°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.5"Feb0.7"Mar0.6"Apr0.8"May0.7"Jun2.0"Jul1.7"Aug1.4"Sep1.3"Oct0.7"Nov0.6"Dec

Best time to visit La Bajada: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COCHITI DAM, NM US (USC00291982), adjusted for the elevation of La Bajada.

La Bajada weather month by month

January
50° 20°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.1 in of snow
February
56° 24°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
March
64° 30°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
April
72° 37°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
81° 47°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
92° 56°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
94° 61°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
92° 60°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
86° 52°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
74° 40°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
61° 29°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
December
50° 21°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in La Bajada through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:12 AM5:16 PM10 h 4 min
February6:49 AM5:48 PM10 h 58 min
March7:13 AM7:13 PM11 h 59 min
April6:30 AM7:39 PM13 h 8 min
May5:58 AM8:04 PM14 h 5 min
June5:47 AM8:23 PM14 h 36 min
July5:59 AM8:22 PM14 h 22 min
August6:23 AM7:55 PM13 h 32 min
September6:46 AM7:13 PM12 h 26 min
October7:10 AM6:30 PM11 h 20 min
November6:39 AM4:59 PM10 h 20 min
December7:05 AM4:54 PM9 h 49 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in La Bajada?

La Bajada 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 20°F (-7°C).

It gets about 11.8 inches (300 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit La Bajada is April–May and September–October. At 5,472 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. 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.

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Questions about the weather in La Bajada

What is the hottest month in La Bajada?

July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).

What is the coldest month in La Bajada?

January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in La Bajada?

About 11.8 inches (300 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in La Bajada?

Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit La Bajada?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does La Bajada have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

What is the weather like in La Bajada in November?

Highs average 61°F and lows 29°F, with about 0.7 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in La Bajada?

Around 6:39 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:59 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this La Bajada weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of La Bajada.

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