Lucero, NM
Unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico
Lucero is a small unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It is 0.9 miles W of San Jose, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87538.
Lucero at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- San Miguel County
- ZIP code
- 87538
- Nearest town
- San Jose (0.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.3911, -105.4611
Weather in Lucero now
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Lucero weather by the hour
Lucero weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lucero.
This week in Lucero
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lucero
What is the weather usually like in Lucero?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 24°F average low
- 17.0 inprecipitation per year · 432 mm
- 25.0 insnowfall per year · 64 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lucero: April to June and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VILLANUEVA, NM US (USC00299496), adjusted for the elevation of Lucero.
Lucero weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lucero through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Lucero?
Lucero has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 17.0 inches (432 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lucero is April to June and September. 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 Lucero
The closest live webcam is Rio en Medio, 33.5 miles NW of Lucero.
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Questions about Lucero
Where is Lucero, NM?
Lucero is an unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico, 0.9 miles W of San Jose.
What county is Lucero in?
Lucero is in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Lucero, NM?
The ZIP code for Lucero is 87538.
What is the nearest town to Lucero?
San Jose, 0.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lucero?
Yes. The closest is Rio en Medio, 33.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lucero?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Lucero?
December, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Lucero?
About 17.0 inches (432 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Lucero?
Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lucero?
April to June and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lucero have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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