Las Colonias, NM
Unincorporated community in Sandoval County, New Mexico
Las Colonias is a small unincorporated community in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It is 0.3 miles SW of Algodones, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87001.
Las Colonias at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Sandoval County
- ZIP code
- 87001
- Nearest town
- Algodones (0.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.3744, -106.4850
Weather in Las Colonias now
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Las Colonias weather by the hour
Las Colonias weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Las Colonias.
This week in Las Colonias
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Las Colonias
What is the weather usually like in Las Colonias?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 8.9 inprecipitation per year · 225 mm
- 5.7 insnowfall per year · 14 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Las Colonias: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JEMEZ DAM, NM US (USC00294366), adjusted for the elevation of Las Colonias.
Las Colonias weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Las Colonias through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Las Colonias?
Las Colonias has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 8.9 inches (225 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Las Colonias is April–May and September–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 Las Colonias
The closest live webcam is Federal Aviation Administration › East: Sandia Peak Ski Area, 12.6 miles S of Las Colonias.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Las Colonias.
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Map of Las Colonias, NM
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- Angostura0.4 mi W
- Ranchito2.9 mi SW
- Rivajana3.8 mi SW
- El Llanito4.0 mi SW
- El Chapparal4.2 mi SW
- Tecolote5.9 mi SE
- Las Cocinitas6.3 mi SW
- Las Huertas6.7 mi SE
- Tejon7.4 mi SE
- Coyote8.4 mi E
- Sandia Pueblo9.5 mi SW
- Evergreen Hills Subdivision10.0 mi S
- Hagan10.5 mi E
- Tierra Monte Subdivision11.4 mi S
- Puertecito12.6 mi SE
Questions about Las Colonias
Where is Las Colonias, NM?
Las Colonias is an unincorporated community in Sandoval County, New Mexico, 0.3 miles SW of Algodones.
What county is Las Colonias in?
Las Colonias is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Las Colonias, NM?
The ZIP code for Las Colonias is 87001.
What is the nearest town to Las Colonias?
Algodones, 0.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Las Colonias?
Yes. The closest is Federal Aviation Administration › East: Sandia Peak Ski Area, 12.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Las Colonias?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Las Colonias?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Las Colonias?
About 8.9 inches (225 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Las Colonias?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Las Colonias?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Las Colonias have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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