Pounds, NM
Historical community (former settlement) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Pounds is a historical community (former settlement) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 18.7 miles NE of Lumberton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87528.
Pounds at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- ZIP code
- 87528
- Nearest town
- Lumberton (18.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.6897, -107.0828
Weather in Pounds now
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Pounds weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pounds.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pounds
What is the weather usually like in Pounds?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 17.4 inprecipitation per year · 441 mm
- 55.7 insnowfall per year · 141 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Pounds: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DULCE, NM US (USC00292608), adjusted for the elevation of Pounds.
Pounds weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Pounds through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Pounds?
Pounds has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 17.4 inches (441 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 56 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Pounds is May–June and August–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 Pounds
The closest live webcam is Pagosa Springs › North-east: Blackhawk Aviation - Stevens Field, 41.5 miles N of Pounds.
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Questions about Pounds
Where is Pounds, NM?
Pounds is a historical community (former settlement) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 18.7 miles NE of Lumberton.
What county is Pounds in?
Pounds is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Pounds, NM?
The ZIP code for Pounds is 87528.
What is the nearest town to Pounds?
Lumberton, 18.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Pounds?
Yes. The closest is Pagosa Springs › North-east: Blackhawk Aviation - Stevens Field, 41.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Pounds?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Pounds?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Pounds?
About 17.4 inches (441 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Pounds?
Yes, about 56 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Pounds?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Pounds have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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