Las Placitas, NM
Unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Las Placitas is a small unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 0.9 miles NW of El Rito, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87530.
Las Placitas at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- ZIP code
- 87530
- Nearest town
- El Rito (0.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.3231, -106.1619
Weather in Las Placitas now
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Las Placitas weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Las Placitas.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Las Placitas
What is the weather usually like in Las Placitas?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 11.7 inprecipitation per year · 298 mm
- 23.9 insnowfall per year · 61 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Las Placitas: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EL RITO, NM US (USC00292820), adjusted for the elevation of Las Placitas.
Las Placitas weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Las Placitas through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Las Placitas?
Las Placitas has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 11.7 inches (298 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Las Placitas 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 Las Placitas
The closest live webcam is Taos › East: Arroyo Hondo, 25.1 miles NE of Las Placitas.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Las Placitas.
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Questions about Las Placitas
Where is Las Placitas, NM?
Las Placitas is an unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 0.9 miles NW of El Rito.
What county is Las Placitas in?
Las Placitas is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Las Placitas, NM?
The ZIP code for Las Placitas is 87530.
What is the nearest town to Las Placitas?
El Rito, 0.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Las Placitas?
Yes. The closest is Taos › East: Arroyo Hondo, 25.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Las Placitas?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Las Placitas?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Las Placitas?
About 11.7 inches (298 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Las Placitas?
Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Las Placitas?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Las Placitas have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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