Polly, NM

Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico

Polly is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It is 8.2 miles NE of Carrizozo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88341.

Polly at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Lincoln County
ZIP code
88341
Nearest town
Carrizozo (8.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
33.5753, -105.9572

Weather in Polly now

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Polly weather by the hour

Polly weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Polly.

This week in Polly

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Polly

What is the weather usually like in Polly?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°37°57°76°96°52°23°Jan58°26°Feb65°32°Mar73°38°Apr82°47°May91°55°Jun90°60°Jul88°58°Aug83°52°Sep73°41°Oct60°29°Nov51°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.8"Jan0.6"Feb0.6"Mar0.4"Apr0.5"May0.9"Jun2.9"Jul2.2"Aug1.6"Sep1.3"Oct0.5"Nov1.0"Dec

Best time to visit Polly: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CARRIZOZO 1SW, NM US (USC00291515), adjusted for the elevation of Polly.

Polly weather month by month

January
52° 23°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.1 in of snow
February
58° 26°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
March
65° 32°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
April
73° 38°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
82° 47°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
91° 55°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
July
90° 60°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
88° 58°F
2.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
83° 52°F
1.6 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
73° 41°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
60° 29°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
December
51° 22°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Polly through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:06 AM5:20 PM10 h 13 min
February6:46 AM5:49 PM11 h 3 min
March7:12 AM7:12 PM12 h 0 min
April6:31 AM7:36 PM13 h 4 min
May6:01 AM7:58 PM13 h 57 min
June5:51 AM8:16 PM14 h 25 min
July6:03 AM8:16 PM14 h 12 min
August6:25 AM7:51 PM13 h 26 min
September6:46 AM7:11 PM12 h 25 min
October7:07 AM6:31 PM11 h 23 min
November6:34 AM5:02 PM10 h 27 min
December6:59 AM4:58 PM9 h 59 min

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

What is the weather like in Polly?

Polly has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).

It gets about 13.4 inches (339 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Polly is April–May and September–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 Polly

The closest live webcam is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 15.7 miles SE of Polly.

Ruidoso: Ski ApacheRuidoso · 15.7 mi SEOn Windy
Cloudcroft › South-west: Burro AvenueCloudcroft · 44.4 mi SOn Windy
Moriarty › South-west: Moriarty Municipal AirportMoriarty · 97.2 mi NOn Windy
Las Cruces › EastLas Cruces · 99.9 mi SWOn Windy
Carnuelunknown · 106.6 mi NOn Windy
Santa Rosa › West: Blue HoleSanta Rosa · 119.5 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Polly.

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Questions about Polly

Where is Polly, NM?

Polly is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico, 8.2 miles NE of Carrizozo.

What county is Polly in?

Polly is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Polly, NM?

The ZIP code for Polly is 88341.

What is the nearest town to Polly?

Carrizozo, 8.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Polly?

Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 15.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Polly?

June, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Polly?

December, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Polly?

About 13.4 inches (339 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Polly?

Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Polly?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Polly have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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