Ranchito, NM
Unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico
Ranchito is a small unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico. It is 1.5 miles SE of Taos, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87529.
Ranchito at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Taos County
- ZIP code
- 87529
- Nearest town
- Taos (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.4042, -105.5972
Weather in Ranchito now
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Ranchito weather by the hour
Ranchito weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ranchito.
This week in Ranchito
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ranchito
What is the weather usually like in Ranchito?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 12.7 inprecipitation per year · 323 mm
- 28.4 insnowfall per year · 72 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ranchito: May to July and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TAOS, NM US (USC00298668), adjusted for the elevation of Ranchito.
Ranchito weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ranchito through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Ranchito?
Ranchito has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 12.7 inches (323 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ranchito is May to July and 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 Ranchito
The closest live webcam is Taos Pueblo › North: Arroyo Seco - Valdez, 7.9 miles N of Ranchito.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ranchito.
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Questions about Ranchito
Where is Ranchito, NM?
Ranchito is an unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico, 1.5 miles SE of Taos.
What county is Ranchito in?
Ranchito is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Ranchito, NM?
The ZIP code for Ranchito is 87529.
What is the nearest town to Ranchito?
Taos, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ranchito?
Yes. The closest is Taos Pueblo › North: Arroyo Seco - Valdez, 7.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ranchito?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Ranchito?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Ranchito?
About 12.7 inches (323 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Ranchito?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ranchito?
May to July and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ranchito have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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