Malpais, NM
Unincorporated community in Luna County, New Mexico
Malpais is a small unincorporated community in Luna County, New Mexico. It is 23.0 miles W of Columbus, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88044.
Malpais at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Luna County
- ZIP code
- 88044
- Nearest town
- Columbus (23.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 31.7983, -107.2525
Weather in Malpais now
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Malpais weather by the hour
Malpais weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Malpais.
This week in Malpais
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Malpais
What is the weather usually like in Malpais?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 98°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 10.3 inprecipitation per year · 261 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Malpais: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COLUMBUS, NM US (USW00023058), adjusted for the elevation of Malpais.
Malpais weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Malpais through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:56 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| December | 7:00 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Malpais?
Malpais has a hot semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 98°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-0°C).
It gets about 10.3 inches (261 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Malpais 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 Malpais
The closest live webcam is El Paso › West: SP-16 @ Doniphan, 39.0 miles E of Malpais.
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Questions about Malpais
Where is Malpais, NM?
Malpais is an unincorporated community in Luna County, New Mexico, 23.0 miles W of Columbus.
What county is Malpais in?
Malpais is in Luna County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Malpais, NM?
The ZIP code for Malpais is 88044.
What is the nearest town to Malpais?
Columbus, 23.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Malpais?
Yes. The closest is El Paso › West: SP-16 @ Doniphan, 39.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Malpais?
June, with an average high of 98°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Malpais?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Malpais?
About 10.3 inches (261 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Malpais?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Malpais?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Malpais have?
Hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh).
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