Riley, NM
Unincorporated community in Socorro County, New Mexico
Riley is a small unincorporated community in Socorro County, New Mexico. It is 16.4 miles W of Alamo, the nearest town.
Riley at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Socorro County
- Nearest town
- Alamo (16.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 34.3806, -107.2292
Weather in Riley now
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Riley weather by the hour
Riley weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Riley.
This week in Riley
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Riley
What is the weather usually like in Riley?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 8.6 inprecipitation per year · 217 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Riley: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SOCORRO 20 N, NM US (USW00003048), adjusted for the elevation of Riley.
Riley weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Riley through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Riley?
Riley has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 8.6 inches (217 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Riley is April–May and September–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 Riley
The closest live webcam is Socorro: NRAO Very Large Array, 30.6 miles SW of Riley.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Riley.
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Questions about Riley
Where is Riley, NM?
Riley is an unincorporated community in Socorro County, New Mexico, 16.4 miles W of Alamo.
What county is Riley in?
Riley is in Socorro County, New Mexico.
What is the nearest town to Riley?
Alamo, 16.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Riley?
Yes. The closest is Socorro: NRAO Very Large Array, 30.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Riley?
July, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Riley?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Riley?
About 8.6 inches (217 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Riley?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Riley?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Riley have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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