Potrero, NM
Unincorporated community in Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Potrero is a small unincorporated community in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It is 1.0 miles NW of Chimayo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87523.
Potrero at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Santa Fe County
- ZIP code
- 87523
- Nearest town
- Chimayo (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.9897, -105.9331
Weather in Potrero now
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Potrero weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Potrero.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Potrero
What is the weather usually like in Potrero?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 16°F average low
- 10.8 inprecipitation per year · 275 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Potrero: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ESPANOLA, NM US (USC00293031), adjusted for the elevation of Potrero.
Potrero weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Potrero through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Potrero?
Potrero has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 10.8 inches (275 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Potrero 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 Potrero
The closest live webcam is Rio en Medio, 15.7 miles SE of Potrero.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Potrero.
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Questions about Potrero
Where is Potrero, NM?
Potrero is an unincorporated community in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, 1.0 miles NW of Chimayo.
What county is Potrero in?
Potrero is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Potrero, NM?
The ZIP code for Potrero is 87523.
What is the nearest town to Potrero?
Chimayo, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Potrero?
Yes. The closest is Rio en Medio, 15.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Potrero?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Potrero?
December, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Potrero?
About 10.8 inches (275 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Potrero?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Potrero?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Potrero have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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