Riley Place, NM
Unincorporated community in Torrance County, New Mexico
Riley Place is a small unincorporated community in Torrance County, New Mexico. It is 4.0 miles SE of Tajique, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87061.
Riley Place at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Torrance County
- ZIP code
- 87061
- Nearest town
- Tajique (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 34.8111, -106.3358
Weather in Riley Place now
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Riley Place weather by the hour
Riley Place weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Riley Place.
This week in Riley Place
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Riley Place
What is the weather usually like in Riley Place?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 17.0 inprecipitation per year · 431 mm
- 37.4 insnowfall per year · 95 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Riley Place: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOUNTAINAIR 8NW, NM US (USC00295968), adjusted for the elevation of Riley Place.
Riley Place weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Riley Place through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:49 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Riley Place?
Riley Place has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 17.0 inches (431 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Riley Place 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 Riley Place
The closest live webcam is Carnuel, 18.6 miles NW of Riley Place.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Riley Place.
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Questions about Riley Place
Where is Riley Place, NM?
Riley Place is an unincorporated community in Torrance County, New Mexico, 4.0 miles SE of Tajique.
What county is Riley Place in?
Riley Place is in Torrance County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Riley Place, NM?
The ZIP code for Riley Place is 87061.
What is the nearest town to Riley Place?
Tajique, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Riley Place?
Yes. The closest is Carnuel, 18.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Riley Place?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Riley Place?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Riley Place?
About 17.0 inches (431 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Riley Place?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Riley Place?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Riley Place have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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