Modoc, NM
Historical community (former settlement) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Modoc is a historical community (former settlement) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. It is 5.7 miles NW of Butterfield Park, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88011.
Modoc at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Doña Ana County
- ZIP code
- 88011
- Nearest town
- Butterfield Park (5.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 32.3439, -106.5792
Weather in Modoc now
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Modoc weather by the hour
Modoc weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Modoc.
This week in Modoc
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Modoc
What is the weather usually like in Modoc?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 96°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 9.1 inprecipitation per year · 232 mm
- 1.0 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Modoc: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STATE UNIV, NM US (USC00298535), adjusted for the elevation of Modoc.
Modoc weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Modoc through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| December | 6:58 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Modoc?
Modoc has a cold desert 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 9.1 inches (232 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Modoc is March–April and October–November. 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 Modoc
The closest live webcam is Las Cruces › East, 12.2 miles W of Modoc.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Modoc.
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Questions about Modoc
Where is Modoc, NM?
Modoc is a historical community (former settlement) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, 5.7 miles NW of Butterfield Park.
What county is Modoc in?
Modoc is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Modoc, NM?
The ZIP code for Modoc is 88011.
What is the nearest town to Modoc?
Butterfield Park, 5.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Modoc?
Yes. The closest is Las Cruces › East, 12.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Modoc?
June, with an average high of 96°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Modoc?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Modoc?
About 9.1 inches (232 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Modoc?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Modoc?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Modoc have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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