Lookout Crossing, NM

Unincorporated community in Eddy County, New Mexico

Lookout Crossing is a small unincorporated community in Eddy County, New Mexico. It is 3.0 miles E of Malaga, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88263.

Lookout Crossing at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Eddy County
ZIP code
88263
Nearest town
Malaga (3.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
32.2253, -104.1186

Weather in Lookout Crossing now

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Lookout Crossing weather by the hour

Lookout Crossing weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lookout Crossing.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lookout Crossing

What is the weather usually like in Lookout Crossing?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°44°64°83°102°59°30°Jan64°34°Feb72°41°Mar80°48°Apr88°58°May97°67°Jun96°71°Jul95°69°Aug88°62°Sep80°50°Oct68°38°Nov59°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.4"Feb0.5"Mar0.4"Apr1.0"May1.1"Jun2.0"Jul1.6"Aug2.5"Sep1.0"Oct0.7"Nov0.7"Dec

Best time to visit Lookout Crossing: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CARLSBAD, NM US (USC00291469), adjusted for the elevation of Lookout Crossing.

Lookout Crossing weather month by month

January
59° 30°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
February
64° 34°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
March
72° 41°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
80° 48°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
88° 58°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
97° 67°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
July
96° 71°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
95° 69°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
88° 62°F
2.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
80° 50°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
68° 38°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
December
59° 31°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Lookout Crossing through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:56 AM5:15 PM10 h 19 min
February6:37 AM5:43 PM11 h 6 min
March7:04 AM7:05 PM12 h 0 min
April6:25 AM7:27 PM13 h 1 min
May5:57 AM7:48 PM13 h 51 min
June5:48 AM8:06 PM14 h 17 min
July5:59 AM8:05 PM14 h 6 min
August6:19 AM7:42 PM13 h 22 min
September6:39 AM7:03 PM12 h 24 min
October6:59 AM6:25 PM11 h 26 min
November6:24 AM4:57 PM10 h 33 min
December6:48 AM4:54 PM10 h 5 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Lookout Crossing?

Lookout Crossing has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 12.5 inches (319 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Lookout Crossing is March–April and October–November. 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 Lookout Crossing

The closest live webcam is Hudspeth › East: US 62/180 @ RM 1111, 79.9 miles SW of Lookout Crossing.

Hudspeth › East: US 62/180 @ RM 1111unknown · 79.9 mi SWOn Windy
Culberson › South: SH-54 @ Diablo Creekunknown · 81.1 mi SWOn Windy
Cornudas › East: US 62/180 @ RM 2317Cornudas · 85.6 mi WOn Windy
Corner Windmill › West: IH-10 @ Van Horn MM 136Corner Windmill · 93.8 mi SWOn Windy
Etholen › West: IH-10 @ MM 103.3Etholen · 104.7 mi SWOn Windy
Etholen › West: IH-10 @ MM 102.3Etholen · 105.2 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lookout Crossing.

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Questions about Lookout Crossing

Where is Lookout Crossing, NM?

Lookout Crossing is an unincorporated community in Eddy County, New Mexico, 3.0 miles E of Malaga.

What county is Lookout Crossing in?

Lookout Crossing is in Eddy County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Lookout Crossing, NM?

The ZIP code for Lookout Crossing is 88263.

What is the nearest town to Lookout Crossing?

Malaga, 3.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Lookout Crossing?

Yes. The closest is Hudspeth › East: US 62/180 @ RM 1111, 79.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Lookout Crossing?

June, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).

What is the coldest month in Lookout Crossing?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Lookout Crossing?

About 12.5 inches (319 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Lookout Crossing?

Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Lookout Crossing?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Lookout Crossing have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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