Rio Puerco, NM
Unincorporated community in Valencia County, New Mexico
Rio Puerco is a small unincorporated community in Valencia County, New Mexico. It is 10.6 miles E of Belen, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87002.
Rio Puerco at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Valencia County
- ZIP code
- 87002
- Nearest town
- Belen (10.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 34.7931, -106.9931
Weather in Rio Puerco now
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Rio Puerco weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rio Puerco.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rio Puerco
What is the weather usually like in Rio Puerco?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 9.2 inprecipitation per year · 235 mm
- 5.1 insnowfall per year · 13 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rio Puerco: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LOS LUNAS 3 SSW, NM US (USC00295150), adjusted for the elevation of Rio Puerco.
Rio Puerco weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rio Puerco through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:52 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Rio Puerco?
Rio Puerco 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 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 9.2 inches (235 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rio Puerco 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 Rio Puerco
The closest live webcam is South Valley › South, 27.0 miles NE of Rio Puerco.
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Questions about Rio Puerco
Where is Rio Puerco, NM?
Rio Puerco is an unincorporated community in Valencia County, New Mexico, 10.6 miles E of Belen.
What county is Rio Puerco in?
Rio Puerco is in Valencia County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Rio Puerco, NM?
The ZIP code for Rio Puerco is 87002.
What is the nearest town to Rio Puerco?
Belen, 10.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rio Puerco?
Yes. The closest is South Valley › South, 27.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rio Puerco?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Rio Puerco?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Rio Puerco?
About 9.2 inches (235 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Rio Puerco?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rio Puerco?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rio Puerco have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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