McAlister, NM
Unincorporated community in Quay County, New Mexico
McAlister is a small unincorporated community in Quay County, New Mexico. It is 7.8 miles SW of House, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88427.
McAlister at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Quay County
- ZIP code
- 88427
- Nearest town
- House (7.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 34.6922, -103.7758
Weather in McAlister now
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McAlister weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of McAlister.
This week in McAlister
Sunrise, sunset and moon in McAlister
What is the weather usually like in McAlister?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 16.7 inprecipitation per year · 424 mm
- 17.0 insnowfall per year · 43 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit McAlister: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RAGLAND 3 SSW, NM US (USC00297226), adjusted for the elevation of McAlister.
McAlister weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in McAlister through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:39 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:52 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in McAlister?
McAlister has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 16.7 inches (424 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit McAlister is April–May and September–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 McAlister
The closest live webcam is Clovis › South: Farmers' Electric Cooperative, Inc. - Barry Elementary School - Townsgate Plaza, 36.7 miles SE of McAlister.
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Questions about McAlister
Where is McAlister, NM?
McAlister is an unincorporated community in Quay County, New Mexico, 7.8 miles SW of House.
What county is McAlister in?
McAlister is in Quay County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of McAlister, NM?
The ZIP code for McAlister is 88427.
What is the nearest town to McAlister?
House, 7.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near McAlister?
Yes. The closest is Clovis › South: Farmers' Electric Cooperative, Inc. - Barry Elementary School - Townsgate Plaza, 36.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in McAlister?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in McAlister?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in McAlister?
About 16.7 inches (424 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in McAlister?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit McAlister?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does McAlister have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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