Pothook, NM
Unincorporated community in Hidalgo County, New Mexico
Pothook is a small unincorporated community in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. It is 4.9 miles SW of Playas, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88009.
Pothook at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Hidalgo County
- ZIP code
- 88009
- Nearest town
- Playas (4.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 31.9747, -108.4944
Weather in Pothook now
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Pothook weather by the hour
Pothook weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pothook.
This week in Pothook
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pothook
What is the weather usually like in Pothook?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 96°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 12.1 inprecipitation per year · 308 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Pothook: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HACHITA 1W, NM US (USC00293775), adjusted for the elevation of Pothook.
Pothook weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Pothook through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 6:01 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:15 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| July | 6:17 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Pothook?
Pothook has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 96°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 12.1 inches (308 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Pothook is March to May and 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 Pothook
The closest live webcam is Hidalgo, 27.0 miles W of Pothook.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Pothook.
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Questions about Pothook
Where is Pothook, NM?
Pothook is an unincorporated community in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, 4.9 miles SW of Playas.
What county is Pothook in?
Pothook is in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Pothook, NM?
The ZIP code for Pothook is 88009.
What is the nearest town to Pothook?
Playas, 4.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Pothook?
Yes. The closest is Hidalgo, 27.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Pothook?
June, with an average high of 96°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Pothook?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Pothook?
About 12.1 inches (308 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Pothook?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Pothook?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Pothook have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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