Pedernal, NM
Unincorporated community in Torrance County, New Mexico
Pedernal is a small unincorporated community in Torrance County, New Mexico. It is 10.5 miles E of Encino, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88321.
Pedernal at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Torrance County
- ZIP code
- 88321
- Nearest town
- Encino (10.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 34.6356, -105.6428
Weather in Pedernal now
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Pedernal weather by the hour
Pedernal weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pedernal.
This week in Pedernal
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pedernal
What is the weather usually like in Pedernal?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 13.8 inprecipitation per year · 351 mm
- 25.7 insnowfall per year · 65 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Pedernal: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PEDERNAL 9 E, NM US (USC00296687), adjusted for the elevation of Pedernal.
Pedernal weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Pedernal through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:47 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Pedernal?
Pedernal has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 13.8 inches (351 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Pedernal is May–June and August–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 Pedernal
The closest live webcam is Moriarty › South-west: Moriarty Municipal Airport, 31.4 miles NW of Pedernal.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Pedernal.
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Questions about Pedernal
Where is Pedernal, NM?
Pedernal is an unincorporated community in Torrance County, New Mexico, 10.5 miles E of Encino.
What county is Pedernal in?
Pedernal is in Torrance County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Pedernal, NM?
The ZIP code for Pedernal is 88321.
What is the nearest town to Pedernal?
Encino, 10.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Pedernal?
Yes. The closest is Moriarty › South-west: Moriarty Municipal Airport, 31.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Pedernal?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Pedernal?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Pedernal?
About 13.8 inches (351 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Pedernal?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Pedernal?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Pedernal have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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