Red Rock, NM
Unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico
Red Rock is a small unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico. It is 3.4 miles NE of Catalpa Canyon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87305.
Red Rock at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- McKinley County
- ZIP code
- 87305
- Nearest town
- Catalpa Canyon (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.4542, -108.7553
Weather in Red Rock now
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Red Rock weather by the hour
Red Rock weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Red Rock.
This week in Red Rock
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Red Rock
What is the weather usually like in Red Rock?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 14°F average low
- 10.7 inprecipitation per year · 272 mm
- 33.8 insnowfall per year · 86 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Red Rock: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GALLUP MUNI AP, NM US (USW00023081), adjusted for the elevation of Red Rock.
Red Rock weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Red Rock through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Red Rock?
Red Rock has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 10.7 inches (272 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 34 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Red Rock 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 Red Rock
The closest live webcam is Lupton, 18.2 miles SW of Red Rock.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Red Rock.
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Questions about Red Rock
Where is Red Rock, NM?
Red Rock is an unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico, 3.4 miles NE of Catalpa Canyon.
What county is Red Rock in?
Red Rock is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Red Rock, NM?
The ZIP code for Red Rock is 87305.
What is the nearest town to Red Rock?
Catalpa Canyon, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Red Rock?
Yes. The closest is Lupton, 18.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Red Rock?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Red Rock?
December, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Red Rock?
About 10.7 inches (272 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Red Rock?
Yes, about 34 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Red Rock?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Red Rock have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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