Pierce Canyon Crossing, NM

Unincorporated community in Eddy County, New Mexico

Pierce Canyon Crossing is a small unincorporated community in Eddy County, New Mexico. It is 5.6 miles W of Malaga, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88256.

Pierce Canyon Crossing at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Eddy County
ZIP code
88256
Nearest town
Malaga (5.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
32.1892, -103.9775

Weather in Pierce Canyon Crossing now

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Pierce Canyon Crossing weather by the hour

Pierce Canyon Crossing weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pierce Canyon Crossing.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pierce Canyon Crossing

What is the weather usually like in Pierce Canyon Crossing?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

23°43°63°82°102°60°28°Jan65°33°Feb74°40°Mar81°47°Apr90°56°May97°65°Jun97°69°Jul95°68°Aug89°61°Sep80°49°Oct68°37°Nov60°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.4"Feb0.5"Mar0.5"Apr1.1"May1.6"Jun1.9"Jul1.9"Aug2.3"Sep1.1"Oct0.5"Nov0.7"Dec

Best time to visit Pierce Canyon Crossing: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WASTE ISOLT'N PILOT PLT, NM US (USC00299569), adjusted for the elevation of Pierce Canyon Crossing.

Pierce Canyon Crossing weather month by month

January
60° 28°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
February
65° 33°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
March
74° 40°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
April
81° 47°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
90° 56°F
1.1 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
97° 65°F
1.6 in of rain · 3 wet days
July
97° 69°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
95° 68°F
1.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
89° 61°F
2.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
80° 49°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
68° 37°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
60° 29°F
0.7 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Pierce Canyon Crossing through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:55 AM5:15 PM10 h 19 min
February6:36 AM5:43 PM11 h 6 min
March7:04 AM7:05 PM12 h 0 min
April6:25 AM7:26 PM13 h 1 min
May5:56 AM7:48 PM13 h 51 min
June5:47 AM8:05 PM14 h 17 min
July5:59 AM8:04 PM14 h 5 min
August6:19 AM7:41 PM13 h 22 min
September6:38 AM7:03 PM12 h 24 min
October6:58 AM6:24 PM11 h 26 min
November6:23 AM4:57 PM10 h 33 min
December6:48 AM4:54 PM10 h 5 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Pierce Canyon Crossing?

Pierce Canyon Crossing has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).

It gets about 13.1 inches (334 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Pierce Canyon Crossing 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 Pierce Canyon Crossing

The closest live webcam is Culberson › South: SH-54 @ Diablo Creek, 83.8 miles SW of Pierce Canyon Crossing.

Culberson › South: SH-54 @ Diablo Creekunknown · 83.8 mi SWOn Windy
Hudspeth › East: US 62/180 @ RM 1111unknown · 86.7 mi WOn Windy
Cornudas › East: US 62/180 @ RM 2317Cornudas · 92.6 mi WOn Windy
Corner Windmill › West: IH-10 @ Van Horn MM 136Corner Windmill · 96.1 mi SWOn Windy
Van Horn › West: US90 @ MM119Van Horn · 99.2 mi SWOn Windy
Etholen › West: IH-10 @ MM 103.3Etholen · 109.3 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Pierce Canyon Crossing.

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Questions about Pierce Canyon Crossing

Where is Pierce Canyon Crossing, NM?

Pierce Canyon Crossing is an unincorporated community in Eddy County, New Mexico, 5.6 miles W of Malaga.

What county is Pierce Canyon Crossing in?

Pierce Canyon Crossing is in Eddy County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Pierce Canyon Crossing, NM?

The ZIP code for Pierce Canyon Crossing is 88256.

What is the nearest town to Pierce Canyon Crossing?

Malaga, 5.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Pierce Canyon Crossing?

Yes. The closest is Culberson › South: SH-54 @ Diablo Creek, 83.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Pierce Canyon Crossing?

June, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).

What is the coldest month in Pierce Canyon Crossing?

January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Pierce Canyon Crossing?

About 13.1 inches (334 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Pierce Canyon Crossing?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Pierce Canyon Crossing?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Pierce Canyon Crossing have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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