Potato Patch, NM
Unincorporated community in Catron County, New Mexico
Potato Patch is a small unincorporated community in Catron County, New Mexico. It is 4.7 miles NW of Luna, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87824.
Potato Patch at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Catron County
- ZIP code
- 87824
- Nearest town
- Luna (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.7553, -108.9078
Weather in Potato Patch now
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Potato Patch weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Potato Patch.
This week in Potato Patch
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Potato Patch
What is the weather usually like in Potato Patch?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 13°F average low
- 17.6 inprecipitation per year · 447 mm
- 17.6 insnowfall per year · 45 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Potato Patch: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LUNA RS, NM US (USC00295273), adjusted for the elevation of Potato Patch.
Potato Patch weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Potato Patch through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 6:01 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Potato Patch?
Potato Patch has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 17.6 inches (447 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Potato Patch is May–June 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 Potato Patch
The closest live webcam is Apache County › West, 39.8 miles W of Potato Patch.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Potato Patch.
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Questions about Potato Patch
Where is Potato Patch, NM?
Potato Patch is an unincorporated community in Catron County, New Mexico, 4.7 miles NW of Luna.
What county is Potato Patch in?
Potato Patch is in Catron County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Potato Patch, NM?
The ZIP code for Potato Patch is 87824.
What is the nearest town to Potato Patch?
Luna, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Potato Patch?
Yes. The closest is Apache County › West, 39.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Potato Patch?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Potato Patch?
December, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Potato Patch?
About 17.6 inches (447 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Potato Patch?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Potato Patch?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Potato Patch have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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