Ojito, NM
Unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico
Ojito is a small unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico. It is 2.4 miles NE of Peñasco, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87543.
Ojito at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Taos County
- ZIP code
- 87543
- Nearest town
- Peñasco (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.1406, -105.7142
Weather in Ojito now
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Ojito weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ojito.
This week in Ojito
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ojito
What is the weather usually like in Ojito?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 12.7 inprecipitation per year · 323 mm
- 28.4 insnowfall per year · 72 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ojito: May to July and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TAOS, NM US (USC00298668), adjusted for the elevation of Ojito.
Ojito weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ojito through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Ojito?
Ojito has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 12.7 inches (323 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ojito is May to July and 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 Ojito
The closest live webcam is Vadito, 9.3 miles E of Ojito.
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Questions about Ojito
Where is Ojito, NM?
Ojito is an unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico, 2.4 miles NE of Peñasco.
What county is Ojito in?
Ojito is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Ojito, NM?
The ZIP code for Ojito is 87543.
What is the nearest town to Ojito?
Peñasco, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ojito?
Yes. The closest is Vadito, 9.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ojito?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Ojito?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Ojito?
About 12.7 inches (323 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Ojito?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ojito?
May to July and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ojito have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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