Ricardo, NM
Historical community (former settlement) in De Baca County, New Mexico
Ricardo is a historical community (former settlement) in De Baca County, New Mexico. It is 11.6 miles NE of Fort Sumner, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88119.
Ricardo at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- De Baca County
- ZIP code
- 88119
- Nearest town
- Fort Sumner (11.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 34.3906, -104.3847
Weather in Ricardo now
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Ricardo weather by the hour
Ricardo weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ricardo.
This week in Ricardo
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ricardo
What is the weather usually like in Ricardo?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 95°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 14.6 inprecipitation per year · 370 mm
- 11.8 insnowfall per year · 30 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ricardo: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FT SUMNER 5 S, NM US (USC00293296), adjusted for the elevation of Ricardo.
Ricardo weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ricardo through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:42 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:29 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 6:55 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Ricardo?
Ricardo has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 14.6 inches (370 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ricardo 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 Ricardo
The closest live webcam is Santa Rosa › West: Blue Hole, 41.4 miles NW of Ricardo.
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Questions about Ricardo
Where is Ricardo, NM?
Ricardo is a historical community (former settlement) in De Baca County, New Mexico, 11.6 miles NE of Fort Sumner.
What county is Ricardo in?
Ricardo is in De Baca County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Ricardo, NM?
The ZIP code for Ricardo is 88119.
What is the nearest town to Ricardo?
Fort Sumner, 11.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ricardo?
Yes. The closest is Santa Rosa › West: Blue Hole, 41.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ricardo?
July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Ricardo?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Ricardo?
About 14.6 inches (370 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Ricardo?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ricardo?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ricardo have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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