Potrillo, NM
Unincorporated community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Potrillo is a small unincorporated community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. It is 19.3 miles E of Santa Teresa, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88044.
Potrillo at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Doña Ana County
- ZIP code
- 88044
- Nearest town
- Santa Teresa (19.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 31.8017, -106.9922
Weather in Potrillo now
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Potrillo weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Potrillo.
This week in Potrillo
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Potrillo
What is the weather usually like in Potrillo?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 96°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 10.1 inprecipitation per year · 257 mm
- 2.0 insnowfall per year · 5 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Potrillo: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SANTA TERESA AP, NM US (USC00298127), adjusted for the elevation of Potrillo.
Potrillo weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Potrillo through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:55 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Potrillo?
Potrillo has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 96°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 10.1 inches (257 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Potrillo 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 Potrillo
The closest live webcam is El Paso › West: SH-178/Artcraft @ Doniphan, 24.0 miles E of Potrillo.
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Questions about Potrillo
Where is Potrillo, NM?
Potrillo is an unincorporated community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, 19.3 miles E of Santa Teresa.
What county is Potrillo in?
Potrillo is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Potrillo, NM?
The ZIP code for Potrillo is 88044.
What is the nearest town to Potrillo?
Santa Teresa, 19.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Potrillo?
Yes. The closest is El Paso › West: SH-178/Artcraft @ Doniphan, 24.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Potrillo?
June, with an average high of 96°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Potrillo?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Potrillo?
About 10.1 inches (257 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Potrillo?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Potrillo?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Potrillo have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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