Ochoa, NM
Unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico
Ochoa is a small unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico. It is 15.5 miles E of Jal, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88252.
Ochoa at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lea County
- ZIP code
- 88252
- Nearest town
- Jal (15.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 32.1917, -103.4397
Weather in Ochoa now
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Ochoa weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ochoa.
This week in Ochoa
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ochoa
What is the weather usually like in Ochoa?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 95°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 13.4 inprecipitation per year · 341 mm
- 3.1 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ochoa: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OCHOA, NM US (USC00296281), adjusted for the elevation of Ochoa.
Ochoa weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ochoa through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:41 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:24 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:21 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| December | 6:46 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Ochoa?
Ochoa has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 13.4 inches (341 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ochoa 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 Ochoa
The closest live webcam is Morita › East: ABL-IH20 West @ FM818, 103.7 miles E of Ochoa.
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Questions about Ochoa
Where is Ochoa, NM?
Ochoa is an unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico, 15.5 miles E of Jal.
What county is Ochoa in?
Ochoa is in Lea County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Ochoa, NM?
The ZIP code for Ochoa is 88252.
What is the nearest town to Ochoa?
Jal, 15.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ochoa?
Yes. The closest is Morita › East: ABL-IH20 West @ FM818, 103.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ochoa?
June, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Ochoa?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Ochoa?
About 13.4 inches (341 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Ochoa?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ochoa?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ochoa have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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