Placitas, NM weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Placitas weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Placitas.
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What is the weather usually like in Placitas?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 10.9 inprecipitation per year · 276 mm
- 10.7 insnowfall per year · 27 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Placitas: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PLACITAS 4W, NM US (USC00296911), adjusted for the elevation of Placitas.
Placitas weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Placitas through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Placitas?
Placitas has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 10.9 inches (276 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Placitas is April–May and September–October. At 5,955 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Placitas
What is the hottest month in Placitas?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Placitas?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Placitas?
About 10.9 inches (276 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Placitas?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Placitas?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Placitas have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Placitas in November?
Highs average 55°F and lows 29°F, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Placitas?
Around 6:39 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:00 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Placitas weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Placitas.
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