Luna, NM
Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico
Luna is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It is 20.3 miles N of Corona, the nearest town.
Luna at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lincoln County
- Nearest town
- Corona (20.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.9686, -105.6989
Weather in Luna now
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Luna weather by the hour
Luna weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Luna.
This week in Luna
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Luna
What is the weather usually like in Luna?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 16.9 inprecipitation per year · 429 mm
- 27.9 insnowfall per year · 71 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Luna: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CORONA 10SW, NM US (USC00292095), adjusted for the elevation of Luna.
Luna weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Luna through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:48 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Luna?
Luna has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 16.9 inches (429 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Luna is May–June and August–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 Luna
The closest live webcam is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 39.8 miles S of Luna.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Luna.
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Questions about Luna
Where is Luna, NM?
Luna is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico, 20.3 miles N of Corona.
What county is Luna in?
Luna is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
What is the nearest town to Luna?
Corona, 20.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Luna?
Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 39.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Luna?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Luna?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Luna?
About 16.9 inches (429 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Luna?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Luna?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Luna have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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