River Mill, NM
Unincorporated community in Chaves County, New Mexico
River Mill is a small unincorporated community in Chaves County, New Mexico. It is 14.1 miles NE of Roswell, the nearest town.
River Mill at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Chaves County
- Nearest town
- Roswell (14.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.2933, -104.7547
Weather in River Mill now
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River Mill weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of River Mill.
This week in River Mill
Sunrise, sunset and moon in River Mill
What is the weather usually like in River Mill?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 11.6 inprecipitation per year · 295 mm
- 9.8 insnowfall per year · 25 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit River Mill: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROSWELL CLIMAT, NM US (USC00297605), adjusted for the elevation of River Mill.
River Mill weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in River Mill through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:01 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:45 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:29 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in River Mill?
River Mill 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 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 11.6 inches (295 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit River Mill 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 River Mill
The closest live webcam is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 60.0 miles W of River Mill.
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Questions about River Mill
Where is River Mill, NM?
River Mill is an unincorporated community in Chaves County, New Mexico, 14.1 miles NE of Roswell.
What county is River Mill in?
River Mill is in Chaves County, New Mexico.
What is the nearest town to River Mill?
Roswell, 14.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near River Mill?
Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 60.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in River Mill?
July, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in River Mill?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in River Mill?
About 11.6 inches (295 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in River Mill?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit River Mill?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does River Mill have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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