Prairieview, NM
Unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico
Prairieview is a small unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico. It is 12.8 miles NW of Tatum, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88262.
Prairieview at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lea County
- ZIP code
- 88262
- Nearest town
- Tatum (12.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.0967, -103.1969
Weather in Prairieview now
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Prairieview weather by the hour
Prairieview weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Prairieview.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prairieview
What is the weather usually like in Prairieview?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 15.2 inprecipitation per year · 387 mm
- 6.1 insnowfall per year · 15 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Prairieview: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TATUM, NM US (USC00298713), adjusted for the elevation of Prairieview.
Prairieview weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Prairieview through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:39 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:24 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:22 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| December | 6:47 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 1 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Prairieview?
Prairieview has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 15.2 inches (387 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Prairieview 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 Prairieview
The closest live webcam is Wolfforth › West: Marsha Sharp Fwy @ 82nd, 75.4 miles NE of Prairieview.
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Questions about Prairieview
Where is Prairieview, NM?
Prairieview is an unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico, 12.8 miles NW of Tatum.
What county is Prairieview in?
Prairieview is in Lea County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Prairieview, NM?
The ZIP code for Prairieview is 88262.
What is the nearest town to Prairieview?
Tatum, 12.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Prairieview?
Yes. The closest is Wolfforth › West: Marsha Sharp Fwy @ 82nd, 75.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Prairieview?
July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Prairieview?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Prairieview?
About 15.2 inches (387 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Prairieview?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Prairieview?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Prairieview have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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