Leon, NM
Unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico
Leon is a small unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico. It is 16.3 miles S of San Mateo, the nearest town.
Leon at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Cibola County
- Nearest town
- San Mateo (16.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.5711, -107.5994
Weather in Leon now
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Leon weather by the hour
Leon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Leon.
This week in Leon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Leon
What is the weather usually like in Leon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 11°F average low
- 10.0 inprecipitation per year · 254 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Leon: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STAR LAKE, NM US (USC00298524), adjusted for the elevation of Leon.
Leon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Leon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Leon?
Leon has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 11°F (-11°C).
It gets about 10.0 inches (254 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Leon 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 Leon
The closest live webcam is Albuquerque: KOB-TV City Cam, 62.6 miles SE of Leon.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Leon.
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Questions about Leon
Where is Leon, NM?
Leon is an unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico, 16.3 miles S of San Mateo.
What county is Leon in?
Leon is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
What is the nearest town to Leon?
San Mateo, 16.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Leon?
Yes. The closest is Albuquerque: KOB-TV City Cam, 62.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Leon?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Leon?
December, with an average low of 11°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Leon?
About 10.0 inches (254 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Leon?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Leon?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Leon have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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