Mastodon, NM

Unincorporated community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico

Mastodon is a small unincorporated community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. It is 3.6 miles N of Santa Teresa, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88008.

Mastodon at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Doña Ana County
ZIP code
88008
Nearest town
Santa Teresa (3.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
31.8219, -106.6953

Weather in Mastodon now

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Mastodon weather by the hour

Mastodon weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Mastodon

What is the weather usually like in Mastodon?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°44°63°82°101°58°30°Jan63°33°Feb71°39°Mar79°47°Apr87°56°May96°65°Jun95°69°Jul93°68°Aug87°62°Sep78°50°Oct66°37°Nov56°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.5"Feb0.3"Mar0.2"Apr0.4"May0.8"Jun2.3"Jul1.7"Aug1.5"Sep0.8"Oct0.5"Nov0.6"Dec

Best time to visit Mastodon: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SANTA TERESA AP, NM US (USC00298127), adjusted for the elevation of Mastodon.

Mastodon weather month by month

January
58° 30°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
February
63° 33°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
March
71° 39°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
April
79° 47°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
87° 56°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
96° 65°F
0.8 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
95° 69°F
2.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
93° 68°F
1.7 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
87° 62°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
78° 50°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
66° 37°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
56° 30°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Mastodon through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:05 AM5:26 PM10 h 21 min
February6:47 AM5:54 PM11 h 7 min
March7:15 AM7:16 PM12 h 0 min
April6:36 AM7:37 PM13 h 0 min
May6:08 AM7:58 PM13 h 49 min
June5:59 AM8:15 PM14 h 15 min
July6:10 AM8:14 PM14 h 4 min
August6:30 AM7:51 PM13 h 21 min
September6:49 AM7:14 PM12 h 24 min
October7:09 AM6:35 PM11 h 26 min
November6:34 AM5:08 PM10 h 34 min
December6:58 AM5:05 PM10 h 7 min

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

What is the weather like in Mastodon?

Mastodon has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 96°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 10.1 inches (257 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Mastodon is March to May and October. 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 Mastodon

The closest live webcam is El Paso › West: SH-20/Mesa @ Doniphan, 6.9 miles E of Mastodon.

El Paso › West: SH-20/Mesa @ DoniphanEl Paso · 6.9 mi EOn Windy
El Paso › West: SH-178/Artcraft @ DoniphanEl Paso · 7.1 mi NEOn Windy
El Paso › West: IH-10 @ MesaEl Paso · 7.4 mi EOn Windy
El Paso › West: IH-10 @ ReddEl Paso · 7.5 mi NEOn Windy
El Paso › West: SP-16 @ DoniphanEl Paso · 7.6 mi NEOn Windy
El Paso › West: IH-10 @ OsborneEl Paso · 7.7 mi EOn Windy
El Paso › West: IH-10 @ ReslerEl Paso · 7.9 mi EOn Windy
El Paso › West: IH-10 @ ArtcraftEl Paso · 7.9 mi NEOn Windy
El Paso › West: IH-10 @ Trade CenterEl Paso · 8.4 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Mastodon

Where is Mastodon, NM?

Mastodon is an unincorporated community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, 3.6 miles N of Santa Teresa.

What county is Mastodon in?

Mastodon is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Mastodon, NM?

The ZIP code for Mastodon is 88008.

What is the nearest town to Mastodon?

Santa Teresa, 3.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Mastodon?

Yes. The closest is El Paso › West: SH-20/Mesa @ Doniphan, 6.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Mastodon?

June, with an average high of 96°F (36°C).

What is the coldest month in Mastodon?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Mastodon?

About 10.1 inches (257 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Mastodon?

Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Mastodon?

March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Mastodon have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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