Paxton Springs, NM
Unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico
Paxton Springs is a small unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico. It is 9.7 miles E of San Rafael, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87020.
Paxton Springs at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Cibola County
- ZIP code
- 87020
- Nearest town
- San Rafael (9.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.0392, -108.0661
Weather in Paxton Springs now
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Paxton Springs weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Paxton Springs.
This week in Paxton Springs
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Paxton Springs
What is the weather usually like in Paxton Springs?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 14°F average low
- 9.7 inprecipitation per year · 246 mm
- 7.9 insnowfall per year · 20 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Paxton Springs: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRANTS AP, NM US (USC00293682), adjusted for the elevation of Paxton Springs.
Paxton Springs weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Paxton Springs through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Paxton Springs?
Paxton Springs has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 9.7 inches (246 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Paxton Springs 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 Paxton Springs
The closest live webcam is Pie Town: New Mexico - Observatory, 51.3 miles S of Paxton Springs.
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Questions about Paxton Springs
Where is Paxton Springs, NM?
Paxton Springs is an unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico, 9.7 miles E of San Rafael.
What county is Paxton Springs in?
Paxton Springs is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Paxton Springs, NM?
The ZIP code for Paxton Springs is 87020.
What is the nearest town to Paxton Springs?
San Rafael, 9.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Paxton Springs?
Yes. The closest is Pie Town: New Mexico - Observatory, 51.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Paxton Springs?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Paxton Springs?
December, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Paxton Springs?
About 9.7 inches (246 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Paxton Springs?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Paxton Springs?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Paxton Springs have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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