Oscura, NM
Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico
Oscura is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It is 16.5 miles NE of Carrizozo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88341.
Oscura at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lincoln County
- ZIP code
- 88341
- Nearest town
- Carrizozo (16.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.4836, -106.0539
Weather in Oscura now
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Oscura weather by the hour
Oscura weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Oscura.
This week in Oscura
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Oscura
What is the weather usually like in Oscura?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 91°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 22°F average low
- 13.4 inprecipitation per year · 339 mm
- 7.0 insnowfall per year · 18 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Oscura: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CARRIZOZO 1SW, NM US (USC00291515), adjusted for the elevation of Oscura.
Oscura weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Oscura through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:50 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Oscura?
Oscura has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 13.4 inches (339 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Oscura is April–May 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 Oscura
The closest live webcam is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 16.5 miles E of Oscura.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Oscura.
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Questions about Oscura
Where is Oscura, NM?
Oscura is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico, 16.5 miles NE of Carrizozo.
What county is Oscura in?
Oscura is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Oscura, NM?
The ZIP code for Oscura is 88341.
What is the nearest town to Oscura?
Carrizozo, 16.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Oscura?
Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 16.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Oscura?
June, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Oscura?
December, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Oscura?
About 13.4 inches (339 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Oscura?
Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Oscura?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Oscura have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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