Picacho, NM
Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico
Picacho is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It is 26.1 miles W of Ruidoso Downs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88336.
Picacho at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lincoln County
- ZIP code
- 88336
- Nearest town
- Ruidoso Downs (26.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.3517, -105.1444
Weather in Picacho now
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Picacho weather by the hour
Picacho weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Picacho.
This week in Picacho
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Picacho
What is the weather usually like in Picacho?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 90°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 26°F average low
- 14.2 inprecipitation per year · 360 mm
- 12.4 insnowfall per year · 32 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Picacho: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PICACHO, NM US (USC00296804), adjusted for the elevation of Picacho.
Picacho weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Picacho through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:46 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:55 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Picacho?
Picacho has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 14.2 inches (360 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Picacho is March to May and 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 Picacho
The closest live webcam is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 37.2 miles W of Picacho.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Picacho.
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Questions about Picacho
Where is Picacho, NM?
Picacho is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico, 26.1 miles W of Ruidoso Downs.
What county is Picacho in?
Picacho is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Picacho, NM?
The ZIP code for Picacho is 88336.
What is the nearest town to Picacho?
Ruidoso Downs, 26.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Picacho?
Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 37.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Picacho?
June, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Picacho?
December, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Picacho?
About 14.2 inches (360 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Picacho?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Picacho?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Picacho have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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