LaVentana, NM
Unincorporated community in Sandoval County, New Mexico
LaVentana is a small unincorporated community in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It is 9.6 miles SW of San Luis, the nearest town.
LaVentana at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Sandoval County
- Nearest town
- San Luis (9.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.8272, -106.9708
Weather in LaVentana now
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LaVentana weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of LaVentana.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in LaVentana
What is the weather usually like in LaVentana?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 12.2 inprecipitation per year · 309 mm
- 28.7 insnowfall per year · 73 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit LaVentana: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JOHNSON RCH, NM US (USC00294398), adjusted for the elevation of LaVentana.
LaVentana weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in LaVentana through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in LaVentana?
LaVentana has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 12.2 inches (309 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 29 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit LaVentana is May–June 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 LaVentana
The closest live webcam is Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserve, 28.5 miles E of LaVentana.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from LaVentana.
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Questions about LaVentana
Where is LaVentana, NM?
LaVentana is an unincorporated community in Sandoval County, New Mexico, 9.6 miles SW of San Luis.
What county is LaVentana in?
LaVentana is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
What is the nearest town to LaVentana?
San Luis, 9.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near LaVentana?
Yes. The closest is Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserve, 28.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in LaVentana?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in LaVentana?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in LaVentana?
About 12.2 inches (309 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in LaVentana?
Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit LaVentana?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does LaVentana have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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