Pilar, NM
Unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico
Pilar is a small unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico. It is 6.0 miles SE of Picuris Pueblo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87553.
Pilar at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Taos County
- ZIP code
- 87553
- Nearest town
- Picuris Pueblo (6.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.2697, -105.7875
Weather in Pilar now
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Pilar weather by the hour
Pilar weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pilar.
This week in Pilar
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pilar
What is the weather usually like in Pilar?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 12.7 inprecipitation per year · 323 mm
- 28.4 insnowfall per year · 72 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Pilar: May to July and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TAOS, NM US (USC00298668), adjusted for the elevation of Pilar.
Pilar weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Pilar through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Pilar?
Pilar has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 12.7 inches (323 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Pilar is May to July and 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 Pilar
The closest live webcam is Taos: SMU-in-Taos at Fort Burgwin, 11.7 miles E of Pilar.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Pilar.
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Questions about Pilar
Where is Pilar, NM?
Pilar is an unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico, 6.0 miles SE of Picuris Pueblo.
What county is Pilar in?
Pilar is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Pilar, NM?
The ZIP code for Pilar is 87553.
What is the nearest town to Pilar?
Picuris Pueblo, 6.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Pilar?
Yes. The closest is Taos: SMU-in-Taos at Fort Burgwin, 11.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Pilar?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Pilar?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Pilar?
About 12.7 inches (323 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Pilar?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Pilar?
May to July and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Pilar have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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