Madison, NM

Historical community (former settlement) in Union County, New Mexico

Madison is a historical community (former settlement) in Union County, New Mexico. It is 3.4 miles SW of Folsom, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88414.

Madison at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Union County
ZIP code
88414
Nearest town
Folsom (3.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
36.8808, -103.8731

Weather in Madison now

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Madison weather by the hour

Madison weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Madison

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Madison

What is the weather usually like in Madison?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

9°30°50°71°91°46°15°Jan49°18°Feb57°24°Mar64°31°Apr74°40°May83°49°Jun86°54°Jul83°53°Aug77°46°Sep67°33°Oct55°22°Nov46°14°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.5"Feb1.0"Mar1.0"Apr1.5"May2.3"Jun3.6"Jul2.9"Aug1.9"Sep1.1"Oct0.6"Nov0.8"Dec

Best time to visit Madison: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CAPULIN, NM US (USC00291450), adjusted for the elevation of Madison.

Madison weather month by month

January
46° 15°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.4 in of snow
February
49° 18°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.4 in of snow
March
57° 24°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.7 in of snow
April
64° 31°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.6 in of snow
May
74° 40°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
June
83° 49°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
86° 54°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
83° 53°F
2.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
77° 46°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
67° 33°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
November
55° 22°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.6 in of snow
December
46° 14°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 9.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Madison through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:05 AM5:04 PM9 h 58 min
February6:42 AM5:37 PM10 h 55 min
March7:04 AM7:04 PM11 h 59 min
April6:19 AM7:31 PM13 h 11 min
May5:45 AM7:57 PM14 h 11 min
June5:34 AM8:17 PM14 h 43 min
July5:46 AM8:16 PM14 h 29 min
August6:11 AM7:48 PM13 h 36 min
September6:36 AM7:04 PM12 h 27 min
October7:02 AM6:20 PM11 h 18 min
November6:32 AM4:47 PM10 h 14 min
December6:59 AM4:41 PM9 h 41 min

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

What is the weather like in Madison?

Madison has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).

It gets about 17.6 inches (447 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 41 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Madison 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 Madison

The closest live webcam is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 83.3 miles SW of Madison.

Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United StatesAngel Fire · 83.3 mi SWOn Windy
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Angel Fire › South: Agua Fria - Mountain View BoulevardAngel Fire · 85.0 mi WOn Windy
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Taos Ski Valley › North-west: Bobcat PassTaos Ski Valley · 88.9 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Madison.

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Questions about Madison

Where is Madison, NM?

Madison is a historical community (former settlement) in Union County, New Mexico, 3.4 miles SW of Folsom.

What county is Madison in?

Madison is in Union County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Madison, NM?

The ZIP code for Madison is 88414.

What is the nearest town to Madison?

Folsom, 3.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Madison?

Yes. The closest is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 83.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Madison?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Madison?

December, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Madison?

About 17.6 inches (447 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Madison?

Yes, about 41 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Madison?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Madison have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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