Lake Valley, NM weather

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

Weather in Lake Valley now

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Lake Valley weather by the hour

Lake Valley weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lake Valley.

This week in Lake Valley

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lake Valley

What is the weather usually like in Lake Valley?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

9°31°53°74°96°44°14°Jan50°19°Feb59°24°Mar67°30°Apr77°38°May88°48°Jun91°56°Jul88°54°Aug81°45°Sep69°32°Oct56°21°Nov45°14°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.6"Feb0.4"Mar0.5"Apr0.6"May0.4"Jun1.4"Jul1.3"Aug1.1"Sep0.7"Oct0.6"Nov0.7"Dec

Best time to visit Lake Valley: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHACO CANYON NATL MON, NM US (USC00291647), adjusted for the elevation of Lake Valley.

Lake Valley weather month by month

January
44° 14°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
February
50° 19°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
March
59° 24°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
April
67° 30°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
May
77° 38°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
June
88° 48°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
91° 56°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
88° 54°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
81° 45°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
69° 32°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
56° 21°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
December
45° 14°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Lake Valley through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:21 AM5:23 PM10 h 2 min
February6:58 AM5:55 PM10 h 57 min
March7:21 AM7:21 PM11 h 59 min
April6:37 AM7:47 PM13 h 10 min
May6:04 AM8:13 PM14 h 8 min
June5:53 AM8:32 PM14 h 39 min
July6:06 AM8:31 PM14 h 25 min
August6:29 AM8:04 PM13 h 34 min
September6:54 AM7:21 PM12 h 27 min
October7:18 AM6:38 PM11 h 19 min
November6:48 AM5:06 PM10 h 18 min
December7:14 AM5:01 PM9 h 46 min

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

What is the weather like in Lake Valley?

Lake Valley has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).

It gets about 8.9 inches (227 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Lake Valley is May–June and September–October. At 5,889 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 Lake Valley

What is the hottest month in Lake Valley?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Lake Valley?

January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Lake Valley?

About 8.9 inches (227 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Lake Valley?

Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Lake Valley?

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

What climate does Lake Valley have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

What is the weather like in Lake Valley in November?

Highs average 56°F and lows 21°F, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Lake Valley?

Around 6:48 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:06 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Lake Valley weather forecast come from?

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

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