Nelson Place, NM
Unincorporated community in Torrance County, New Mexico
Nelson Place is a small unincorporated community in Torrance County, New Mexico. It is 2.2 miles SE of Tajique, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87061.
Nelson Place at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Torrance County
- ZIP code
- 87061
- Nearest town
- Tajique (2.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 34.7767, -106.3342
Weather in Nelson Place now
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Nelson Place weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Nelson Place.
This week in Nelson Place
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Nelson Place
What is the weather usually like in Nelson Place?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 17.0 inprecipitation per year · 431 mm
- 37.4 insnowfall per year · 95 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Nelson Place: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOUNTAINAIR 8NW, NM US (USC00295968), adjusted for the elevation of Nelson Place.
Nelson Place weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Nelson Place through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:49 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Nelson Place?
Nelson Place has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 17.0 inches (431 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Nelson Place is May–June and August–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 Nelson Place
The closest live webcam is Carnuel, 20.9 miles N of Nelson Place.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Nelson Place.
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Questions about Nelson Place
Where is Nelson Place, NM?
Nelson Place is an unincorporated community in Torrance County, New Mexico, 2.2 miles SE of Tajique.
What county is Nelson Place in?
Nelson Place is in Torrance County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Nelson Place, NM?
The ZIP code for Nelson Place is 87061.
What is the nearest town to Nelson Place?
Tajique, 2.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Nelson Place?
Yes. The closest is Carnuel, 20.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Nelson Place?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Nelson Place?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Nelson Place?
About 17.0 inches (431 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Nelson Place?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Nelson Place?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Nelson Place have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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