Lookout, NM
Historical community (former settlement) in Eddy County, New Mexico
Lookout is a historical community (former settlement) in Eddy County, New Mexico. It is 2.8 miles E of Malaga, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88263.
Lookout at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Eddy County
- ZIP code
- 88263
- Nearest town
- Malaga (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 32.2322, -104.1119
Weather in Lookout now
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Lookout weather by the hour
Lookout weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lookout.
This week in Lookout
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lookout
What is the weather usually like in Lookout?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 97°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 12.5 inprecipitation per year · 319 mm
- 2.7 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lookout: 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.
Lookout weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lookout through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:43 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| December | 6:48 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Lookout?
Lookout 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 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
The closest live webcam is Hudspeth › East: US 62/180 @ RM 1111, 80.5 miles SW of Lookout.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lookout.
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Questions about Lookout
Where is Lookout, NM?
Lookout is a historical community (former settlement) in Eddy County, New Mexico, 2.8 miles E of Malaga.
What county is Lookout in?
Lookout is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Lookout, NM?
The ZIP code for Lookout is 88263.
What is the nearest town to Lookout?
Malaga, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lookout?
Yes. The closest is Hudspeth › East: US 62/180 @ RM 1111, 80.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lookout?
June, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Lookout?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Lookout?
About 12.5 inches (319 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Lookout?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lookout?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lookout have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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