Maxon, NM
Unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico
Maxon is a small unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico. It is 4.3 miles NE of Sacramento, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88347.
Maxon at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Otero County
- ZIP code
- 88347
- Nearest town
- Sacramento (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 32.7533, -105.6300
Weather in Maxon now
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Maxon weather by the hour
Maxon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Maxon.
This week in Maxon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Maxon
What is the weather usually like in Maxon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 74°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 28.5 inprecipitation per year · 723 mm
- 66.8 insnowfall per year · 170 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Maxon: May to July and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLOUDCROFT, NM US (USC00291931), adjusted for the elevation of Maxon.
Maxon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Maxon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:49 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Maxon?
Maxon has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 74°F (24°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 28.5 inches (723 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 67 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Maxon is May to July 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 Maxon
The closest live webcam is Cloudcroft › South-west: Burro Avenue, 15.6 miles NW of Maxon.
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Questions about Maxon
Where is Maxon, NM?
Maxon is an unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico, 4.3 miles NE of Sacramento.
What county is Maxon in?
Maxon is in Otero County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Maxon, NM?
The ZIP code for Maxon is 88347.
What is the nearest town to Maxon?
Sacramento, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Maxon?
Yes. The closest is Cloudcroft › South-west: Burro Avenue, 15.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Maxon?
June, with an average high of 74°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Maxon?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Maxon?
About 28.5 inches (723 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Maxon?
Yes, about 67 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Maxon?
May to July and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Maxon have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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