McDonald, NM
Unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico
McDonald is a small unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico. It is 7.9 miles N of Tatum, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88262.
McDonald at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lea County
- ZIP code
- 88262
- Nearest town
- Tatum (7.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.1406, -103.3169
Weather in McDonald now
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McDonald weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of McDonald.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in McDonald
What is the weather usually like in McDonald?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 15.2 inprecipitation per year · 387 mm
- 6.1 insnowfall per year · 15 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit McDonald: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TATUM, NM US (USC00298713), adjusted for the elevation of McDonald.
McDonald weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in McDonald through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:39 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:24 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| December | 6:47 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 1 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in McDonald?
McDonald has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 15.2 inches (387 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit McDonald 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 McDonald
The closest live webcam is Wolfforth › West: Marsha Sharp Fwy @ 82nd, 80.7 miles E of McDonald.
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Questions about McDonald
Where is McDonald, NM?
McDonald is an unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico, 7.9 miles N of Tatum.
What county is McDonald in?
McDonald is in Lea County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of McDonald, NM?
The ZIP code for McDonald is 88262.
What is the nearest town to McDonald?
Tatum, 7.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near McDonald?
Yes. The closest is Wolfforth › West: Marsha Sharp Fwy @ 82nd, 80.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in McDonald?
July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in McDonald?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in McDonald?
About 15.2 inches (387 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in McDonald?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit McDonald?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does McDonald have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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