Las Mochas, NM
Unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico
Las Mochas is a small unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico. It is 6.3 miles W of Vadito, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87579.
Las Mochas at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Taos County
- ZIP code
- 87579
- Nearest town
- Vadito (6.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.1625, -105.5694
Weather in Las Mochas now
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Las Mochas weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Las Mochas.
This week in Las Mochas
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Las Mochas
What is the weather usually like in Las Mochas?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 12.7 inprecipitation per year · 323 mm
- 28.4 insnowfall per year · 72 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Las Mochas: May to July and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TAOS, NM US (USC00298668), adjusted for the elevation of Las Mochas.
Las Mochas weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Las Mochas through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Las Mochas?
Las Mochas has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 12.7 inches (323 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Las Mochas is May to July and 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 Las Mochas
The closest live webcam is Vadito, 1.3 miles SE of Las Mochas.
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Questions about Las Mochas
Where is Las Mochas, NM?
Las Mochas is an unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico, 6.3 miles W of Vadito.
What county is Las Mochas in?
Las Mochas is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Las Mochas, NM?
The ZIP code for Las Mochas is 87579.
What is the nearest town to Las Mochas?
Vadito, 6.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Las Mochas?
Yes. The closest is Vadito, 1.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Las Mochas?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Las Mochas?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Las Mochas?
About 12.7 inches (323 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Las Mochas?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Las Mochas?
May to July and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Las Mochas have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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