Rinconada, NM
Unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Rinconada is a small unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 2.9 miles S of Dixon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87531.
Rinconada at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- ZIP code
- 87531
- Nearest town
- Dixon (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.2183, -105.8728
Weather in Rinconada now
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Rinconada weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rinconada.
This week in Rinconada
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rinconada
What is the weather usually like in Rinconada?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 11.1 inprecipitation per year · 282 mm
- 10.7 insnowfall per year · 27 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rinconada: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALCALDE, NM US (USC00290245), adjusted for the elevation of Rinconada.
Rinconada weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rinconada through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Rinconada?
Rinconada has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 11.1 inches (282 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rinconada is May–June 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 Rinconada
The closest live webcam is Taos: SMU-in-Taos at Fort Burgwin, 16.9 miles E of Rinconada.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rinconada.
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Questions about Rinconada
Where is Rinconada, NM?
Rinconada is an unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 2.9 miles S of Dixon.
What county is Rinconada in?
Rinconada is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Rinconada, NM?
The ZIP code for Rinconada is 87531.
What is the nearest town to Rinconada?
Dixon, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rinconada?
Yes. The closest is Taos: SMU-in-Taos at Fort Burgwin, 16.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rinconada?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Rinconada?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Rinconada?
About 11.1 inches (282 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Rinconada?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rinconada?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rinconada have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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