Omega, NM

Unincorporated community in Catron County, New Mexico

Omega is a small unincorporated community in Catron County, New Mexico. It is 7.6 miles W of Quemado, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87827.

Omega at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Catron County
ZIP code
87827
Nearest town
Quemado (7.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
34.3231, -108.3739

Weather in Omega now

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Omega weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Omega.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Omega

What is the weather usually like in Omega?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

10°30°50°70°90°46°15°Jan50°19°Feb58°23°Mar66°27°Apr75°34°May84°43°Jun85°52°Jul82°51°Aug76°43°Sep68°31°Oct56°22°Nov46°15°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.6"Feb0.6"Mar0.4"Apr0.1"May0.6"Jun1.9"Jul2.9"Aug1.9"Sep0.9"Oct0.5"Nov0.5"Dec

Best time to visit Omega: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station QUEMADO, NM US (USC00297180), adjusted for the elevation of Omega.

Omega weather month by month

January
46° 15°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.8 in of snow
February
50° 19°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.9 in of snow
March
58° 23°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
April
66° 27°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
May
75° 34°F
0.1 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
June
84° 43°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
85° 52°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
82° 51°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
76° 43°F
1.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
68° 31°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
November
56° 22°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
December
46° 15°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Omega through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:17 AM5:28 PM10 h 10 min
February6:56 AM5:58 PM11 h 1 min
March7:22 AM7:22 PM12 h 0 min
April6:40 AM7:46 PM13 h 6 min
May6:09 AM8:10 PM14 h 0 min
June5:59 AM8:28 PM14 h 29 min
July6:11 AM8:27 PM14 h 16 min
August6:33 AM8:02 PM13 h 28 min
September6:55 AM7:21 PM12 h 25 min
October7:17 AM6:40 PM11 h 22 min
November6:45 AM5:10 PM10 h 25 min
December7:11 AM5:06 PM9 h 55 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Omega?

Omega has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-10°C).

It gets about 11.4 inches (289 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is May. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Omega is May–June 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 Omega

The closest live webcam is Pie Town: New Mexico - Observatory, 13.8 miles E of Omega.

Pie Town: New Mexico - ObservatoryPie Town · 13.8 mi EOn Windy
Socorro: NRAO Very Large Arrayunknown · 46.5 mi EOn Windy
LuptonLupton · 80.8 mi NWOn Windy
LuptonLupton · 81.0 mi NWOn Windy
SandersSanders · 82.3 mi NWOn Windy
McCarrellMcCarrell · 85.7 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Omega.

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Questions about Omega

Where is Omega, NM?

Omega is an unincorporated community in Catron County, New Mexico, 7.6 miles W of Quemado.

What county is Omega in?

Omega is in Catron County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Omega, NM?

The ZIP code for Omega is 87827.

What is the nearest town to Omega?

Quemado, 7.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Omega?

Yes. The closest is Pie Town: New Mexico - Observatory, 13.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Omega?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Omega?

January, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Omega?

About 11.4 inches (289 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Omega?

Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Omega?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Omega have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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