Picacho, NM
Unincorporated community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Picacho is a small unincorporated community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. It is 1.6 miles SE of Fairacres, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88046.
Picacho at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Doña Ana County
- ZIP code
- 88046
- Nearest town
- Fairacres (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 32.3247, -106.8492
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 · 96°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 9.1 inprecipitation per year · 232 mm
- 1.0 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Picacho: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STATE UNIV, NM US (USC00298535), adjusted for the elevation of Picacho.
Picacho weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Picacho through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:54 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Picacho?
Picacho has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 96°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 9.1 inches (232 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Picacho is March–April and October–November. 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 Las Cruces › East, 4.0 miles E 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 Doña Ana County, New Mexico, 1.6 miles SE of Fairacres.
What county is Picacho in?
Picacho is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Picacho, NM?
The ZIP code for Picacho is 88046.
What is the nearest town to Picacho?
Fairacres, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Picacho?
Yes. The closest is Las Cruces › East, 4.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Picacho?
June, with an average high of 96°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Picacho?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Picacho?
About 9.1 inches (232 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Picacho?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Picacho?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Picacho have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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