Richland, NM

Unincorporated community in Roosevelt County, New Mexico

Richland is a small unincorporated community in Roosevelt County, New Mexico. It is 8.3 miles NW of Dora, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88126.

Richland at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Roosevelt County
ZIP code
88126
Nearest town
Dora (8.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
33.8217, -103.2653

Weather in Richland now

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Richland weather by the hour

Richland weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Richland

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richland

What is the weather usually like in Richland?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

16°37°57°78°98°54°21°Jan59°24°Feb67°31°Mar74°38°Apr82°48°May92°60°Jun93°63°Jul91°62°Aug84°54°Sep75°41°Oct63°29°Nov55°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.4"Feb0.9"Mar0.9"Apr1.5"May1.9"Jun2.6"Jul2.8"Aug2.4"Sep1.5"Oct0.5"Nov0.6"Dec

Best time to visit Richland: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ARCH, NM US (USC00290525), adjusted for the elevation of Richland.

Richland weather month by month

January
54° 21°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow
February
59° 24°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
March
67° 31°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
74° 38°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
82° 48°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days
June
92° 60°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
93° 63°F
2.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
91° 62°F
2.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
84° 54°F
2.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
75° 41°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
63° 29°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
December
55° 22°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Richland through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:56 AM5:08 PM10 h 12 min
February6:35 AM5:38 PM11 h 2 min
March7:01 AM7:02 PM12 h 0 min
April6:20 AM7:25 PM13 h 4 min
May5:50 AM7:48 PM13 h 58 min
June5:40 AM8:06 PM14 h 26 min
July5:52 AM8:05 PM14 h 13 min
August6:13 AM7:41 PM13 h 27 min
September6:35 AM7:00 PM12 h 25 min
October6:57 AM6:20 PM11 h 23 min
November6:24 AM4:51 PM10 h 27 min
December6:49 AM4:47 PM9 h 57 min

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

What is the weather like in Richland?

Richland has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).

It gets about 16.7 inches (424 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Richland 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 Richland

The closest live webcam is Clovis › South: Farmers' Electric Cooperative, Inc. - Barry Elementary School - Townsgate Plaza, 42.6 miles N of Richland.

Clovis › South: Farmers' Electric Cooperative, Inc. - Barry Elementary School - Townsgate PlazaClovis · 42.6 mi NOn Windy
Wolfforth › West: Marsha Sharp Fwy @ 82ndWolfforth · 76.0 mi EOn Windy
Lubbock › East: Marsha Sharp Fwy @ UplandLubbock · 76.9 mi EOn Windy
Shallowater › East: US 84 @ FrankfordShallowater · 77.1 mi EOn Windy
Lubbock › East: Marsha Sharp Fwy @ MilwukeeLubbock · 77.6 mi EOn Windy
Lubbock › West: Spur 327 @ MilwaukeeLubbock · 77.7 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Richland

Where is Richland, NM?

Richland is an unincorporated community in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, 8.3 miles NW of Dora.

What county is Richland in?

Richland is in Roosevelt County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Richland, NM?

The ZIP code for Richland is 88126.

What is the nearest town to Richland?

Dora, 8.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Richland?

Yes. The closest is Clovis › South: Farmers' Electric Cooperative, Inc. - Barry Elementary School - Townsgate Plaza, 42.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Richland?

July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Richland?

January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Richland?

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

Does it snow in Richland?

Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Richland?

March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Richland have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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