McDermott Wells, NM
Unincorporated community in Chaves County, New Mexico
McDermott Wells is a small unincorporated community in Chaves County, New Mexico. It is 27.9 miles S of Roswell, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88201.
McDermott Wells at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Chaves County
- ZIP code
- 88201
- Nearest town
- Roswell (27.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.7722, -104.4536
Weather in McDermott Wells now
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McDermott Wells weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of McDermott Wells.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in McDermott Wells
What is the weather usually like in McDermott Wells?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 96°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 21°F average low
- 13.3 inprecipitation per year · 337 mm
- 3.6 insnowfall per year · 9 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit McDermott Wells: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BITTER LAKES WL REFUGE, NM US (USC00290992), adjusted for the elevation of McDermott Wells.
McDermott Wells weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in McDermott Wells through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:43 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:28 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in McDermott Wells?
McDermott Wells has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 96°F (35°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 13.3 inches (337 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit McDermott Wells 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 McDermott Wells
The closest live webcam is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 81.0 miles W of McDermott Wells.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from McDermott Wells.
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Questions about McDermott Wells
Where is McDermott Wells, NM?
McDermott Wells is an unincorporated community in Chaves County, New Mexico, 27.9 miles S of Roswell.
What county is McDermott Wells in?
McDermott Wells is in Chaves County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of McDermott Wells, NM?
The ZIP code for McDermott Wells is 88201.
What is the nearest town to McDermott Wells?
Roswell, 27.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near McDermott Wells?
Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 81.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in McDermott Wells?
July, with an average high of 96°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in McDermott Wells?
December, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in McDermott Wells?
About 13.3 inches (337 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in McDermott Wells?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit McDermott Wells?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does McDermott Wells have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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