Lama, NM
Unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico
Lama is a small unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico. It is 2.8 miles S of San Cristobal, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87564.
Lama at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Taos County
- ZIP code
- 87564
- Nearest town
- San Cristobal (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.6497, -105.6178
Weather in Lama now
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Lama weather by the hour
Lama weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lama.
This week in Lama
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lama
What is the weather usually like in Lama?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 13.4 inprecipitation per year · 340 mm
- 61.5 insnowfall per year · 156 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lama: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CERRO, NM US (USC00291630), adjusted for the elevation of Lama.
Lama weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lama through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Lama?
Lama has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 13.4 inches (340 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 62 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lama 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 Lama
The closest live webcam is Taos Ski Valley › South-west: Taos Plaza, 9.4 miles SE of Lama.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lama.
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Questions about Lama
Where is Lama, NM?
Lama is an unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico, 2.8 miles S of San Cristobal.
What county is Lama in?
Lama is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Lama, NM?
The ZIP code for Lama is 87564.
What is the nearest town to Lama?
San Cristobal, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lama?
Yes. The closest is Taos Ski Valley › South-west: Taos Plaza, 9.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lama?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Lama?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Lama?
About 13.4 inches (340 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Lama?
Yes, about 62 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lama?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lama have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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