Ocate, NM
Unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico
Ocate is a small unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico. It is 18.3 miles NW of Angel Fire, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87734.
Ocate at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Colfax County
- ZIP code
- 87734
- Nearest town
- Angel Fire (18.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.1756, -105.0475
Weather in Ocate now
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Ocate weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ocate.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ocate
What is the weather usually like in Ocate?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 19.7 inprecipitation per year · 499 mm
- 42.9 insnowfall per year · 109 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ocate: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OCATE 2 NW, NM US (USC00296275), adjusted for the elevation of Ocate.
Ocate weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ocate through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Ocate?
Ocate has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-9°C).
It gets about 19.7 inches (499 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 43 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ocate 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 Ocate
The closest live webcam is Angel Fire › East, 17.4 miles NW of Ocate.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ocate.
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Questions about Ocate
Where is Ocate, NM?
Ocate is an unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico, 18.3 miles NW of Angel Fire.
What county is Ocate in?
Ocate is in Colfax County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Ocate, NM?
The ZIP code for Ocate is 87734.
What is the nearest town to Ocate?
Angel Fire, 18.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ocate?
Yes. The closest is Angel Fire › East, 17.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ocate?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Ocate?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Ocate?
About 19.7 inches (499 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Ocate?
Yes, about 43 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ocate?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ocate have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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