Obar, NM
Unincorporated community in Quay County, New Mexico
Obar is a small unincorporated community in Quay County, New Mexico. It is 7.4 miles NE of Nara Visa, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88430.
Obar at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Quay County
- ZIP code
- 88430
- Nearest town
- Nara Visa (7.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.5350, -103.2008
Weather in Obar now
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Obar weather by the hour
Obar weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Obar.
This week in Obar
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Obar
What is the weather usually like in Obar?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 15.0 inprecipitation per year · 382 mm
- 18.7 insnowfall per year · 48 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Obar: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MCCARTY RCH, NM US (USC00295516), adjusted for the elevation of Obar.
Obar weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Obar through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:52 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Obar?
Obar 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 15.0 inches (382 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Obar 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 Obar
The closest live webcam is Gruhlkey › East: IH40 @ Caprock, 30.8 miles SE of Obar.
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Questions about Obar
Where is Obar, NM?
Obar is an unincorporated community in Quay County, New Mexico, 7.4 miles NE of Nara Visa.
What county is Obar in?
Obar is in Quay County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Obar, NM?
The ZIP code for Obar is 88430.
What is the nearest town to Obar?
Nara Visa, 7.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Obar?
Yes. The closest is Gruhlkey › East: IH40 @ Caprock, 30.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Obar?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Obar?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Obar?
About 15.0 inches (382 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Obar?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Obar?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Obar have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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