Pot Creek, NM
Unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico
Pot Creek is a small unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico. It is 4.7 miles N of Talpa, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87557.
Pot Creek at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Taos County
- ZIP code
- 87557
- Nearest town
- Talpa (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.2750, -105.5722
Weather in Pot Creek now
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Pot Creek weather by the hour
Pot Creek weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pot Creek.
This week in Pot Creek
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pot Creek
What is the weather usually like in Pot Creek?
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 Pot Creek: 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 Pot Creek.
Pot Creek weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Pot Creek through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Pot Creek?
Pot Creek 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 Pot Creek 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 Pot Creek
The closest live webcam is Taos: SMU-in-Taos at Fort Burgwin, 0.3 miles W of Pot Creek.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Pot Creek.
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Questions about Pot Creek
Where is Pot Creek, NM?
Pot Creek is an unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico, 4.7 miles N of Talpa.
What county is Pot Creek in?
Pot Creek is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Pot Creek, NM?
The ZIP code for Pot Creek is 87557.
What is the nearest town to Pot Creek?
Talpa, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Pot Creek?
Yes. The closest is Taos: SMU-in-Taos at Fort Burgwin, 0.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Pot Creek?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Pot Creek?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Pot Creek?
About 12.7 inches (323 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Pot Creek?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Pot Creek?
May to July and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Pot Creek have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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