Oil Center, NM
Unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico
Oil Center is a small unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico. It is 7.8 miles SE of Eunice, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88231.
Oil Center at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lea County
- ZIP code
- 88231
- Nearest town
- Eunice (7.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 32.4992, -103.2608
Weather in Oil Center now
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Oil Center weather by the hour
Oil Center weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Oil Center.
This week in Oil Center
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Oil Center
What is the weather usually like in Oil Center?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 14.8 inprecipitation per year · 375 mm
- 1.4 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Oil Center: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HOBBS 13W, NM US (USC00294030), adjusted for the elevation of Oil Center.
Oil Center weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Oil Center through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:40 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:24 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:21 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| December | 6:46 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Oil Center?
Oil Center has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 94°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 14.8 inches (375 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Oil Center 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 Oil Center
The closest live webcam is Morita › East: ABL-IH20 West @ FM818, 95.7 miles E of Oil Center.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Oil Center.
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Questions about Oil Center
Where is Oil Center, NM?
Oil Center is an unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico, 7.8 miles SE of Eunice.
What county is Oil Center in?
Oil Center is in Lea County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Oil Center, NM?
The ZIP code for Oil Center is 88231.
What is the nearest town to Oil Center?
Eunice, 7.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Oil Center?
Yes. The closest is Morita › East: ABL-IH20 West @ FM818, 95.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Oil Center?
June, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Oil Center?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Oil Center?
About 14.8 inches (375 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Oil Center?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Oil Center?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Oil Center have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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