Puerto, NM

Historical community (former settlement) in Curry County, New Mexico

Puerto is a historical community (former settlement) in Curry County, New Mexico. It is 14.3 miles SE of Grady, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88120.

Puerto at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Curry County
ZIP code
88120
Nearest town
Grady (14.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
34.9228, -103.5356

Weather in Puerto now

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Puerto weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Puerto.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Puerto

What is the weather usually like in Puerto?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°38°57°77°96°51°23°Jan56°25°Feb64°31°Mar72°38°Apr81°47°May90°57°Jun91°61°Jul88°60°Aug82°53°Sep71°42°Oct60°31°Nov51°23°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.4"Feb0.8"Mar0.8"Apr1.6"May1.8"Jun3.4"Jul2.9"Aug1.8"Sep1.3"Oct0.6"Nov0.7"Dec

Best time to visit Puerto: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RAGLAND 3 SSW, NM US (USC00297226), adjusted for the elevation of Puerto.

Puerto weather month by month

January
51° 23°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow
February
56° 25°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow
March
64° 31°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
April
72° 38°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
May
81° 47°F
1.6 in of rain · 3 wet days
June
90° 57°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
91° 61°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
88° 60°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
82° 53°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
71° 42°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
November
60° 31°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
December
51° 23°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Puerto through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:59 AM5:07 PM10 h 7 min
February6:38 AM5:38 PM11 h 0 min
March7:02 AM7:03 PM12 h 0 min
April6:20 AM7:27 PM13 h 7 min
May5:49 AM7:52 PM14 h 3 min
June5:38 AM8:10 PM14 h 32 min
July5:50 AM8:09 PM14 h 19 min
August6:13 AM7:43 PM13 h 30 min
September6:36 AM7:02 PM12 h 26 min
October6:59 AM6:20 PM11 h 21 min
November6:27 AM4:50 PM10 h 22 min
December6:53 AM4:45 PM9 h 52 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Puerto?

Puerto has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 16.7 inches (424 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Puerto 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 Puerto

The closest live webcam is Clovis › South: Farmers' Electric Cooperative, Inc. - Barry Elementary School - Townsgate Plaza, 38.3 miles SE of Puerto.

Clovis › South: Farmers' Electric Cooperative, Inc. - Barry Elementary School - Townsgate PlazaClovis · 38.3 mi SEOn Windy
Gruhlkey › East: IH40 @ CaprockGruhlkey · 48.4 mi NEOn Windy
Santa Rosa › West: Blue HoleSanta Rosa · 64.4 mi WOn Windy
Vega › East: IH40Vega · 66.3 mi EOn Windy
Vega › West: IH40 Camera E ofVega · 68.8 mi EOn Windy
Bushland › East: IH40 CameraBushland · 86.2 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Puerto.

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Map of Puerto, NM

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Questions about Puerto

Where is Puerto, NM?

Puerto is a historical community (former settlement) in Curry County, New Mexico, 14.3 miles SE of Grady.

What county is Puerto in?

Puerto is in Curry County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Puerto, NM?

The ZIP code for Puerto is 88120.

What is the nearest town to Puerto?

Grady, 14.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Puerto?

Yes. The closest is Clovis › South: Farmers' Electric Cooperative, Inc. - Barry Elementary School - Townsgate Plaza, 38.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Puerto?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Puerto?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Puerto?

About 16.7 inches (424 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Puerto?

Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Puerto?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Puerto have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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