Lava, NM
Unincorporated community in Sierra County, New Mexico
Lava is a small unincorporated community in Sierra County, New Mexico. It is 22.0 miles SW of Hot Springs Landing, the nearest town.
Lava at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Sierra County
- Nearest town
- Hot Springs Landing (22.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.4786, -107.0153
Weather in Lava now
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Lava weather by the hour
Lava weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lava.
This week in Lava
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lava
What is the weather usually like in Lava?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 94°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 29°F average low
- 9.1 inprecipitation per year · 232 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lava: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCE AP, NM US (USW00093045), adjusted for the elevation of Lava.
Lava weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lava through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Lava?
Lava has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C).
It gets about 9.1 inches (232 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Lava is March to May and 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 Lava
The closest live webcam is Socorro: NRAO Very Large Array, 53.8 miles NW of Lava.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lava.
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Questions about Lava
Where is Lava, NM?
Lava is an unincorporated community in Sierra County, New Mexico, 22.0 miles SW of Hot Springs Landing.
What county is Lava in?
Lava is in Sierra County, New Mexico.
What is the nearest town to Lava?
Hot Springs Landing, 22.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lava?
Yes. The closest is Socorro: NRAO Very Large Array, 53.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lava?
June, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Lava?
December, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Lava?
About 9.1 inches (232 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Lava?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Lava?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lava have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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