Rock Canyon, NM
Unincorporated community in Sierra County, New Mexico
Rock Canyon is a small unincorporated community in Sierra County, New Mexico. It is 1.3 miles S of Hot Springs Landing, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87935.
Rock Canyon at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Sierra County
- ZIP code
- 87935
- Nearest town
- Hot Springs Landing (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.2236, -107.2089
Weather in Rock Canyon now
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Rock Canyon weather by the hour
Rock Canyon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rock Canyon.
This week in Rock Canyon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rock Canyon
What is the weather usually like in Rock Canyon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 94°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 29°F average low
- 9.1 inprecipitation per year · 232 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rock Canyon: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCE AP, NM US (USW00093045), adjusted for the elevation of Rock Canyon.
Rock Canyon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rock Canyon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:55 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Rock Canyon?
Rock Canyon has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C).
It gets about 9.1 inches (232 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Rock Canyon 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 Rock Canyon
The closest live webcam is Socorro: NRAO Very Large Array, 63.3 miles N of Rock Canyon.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rock Canyon.
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Questions about Rock Canyon
Where is Rock Canyon, NM?
Rock Canyon is an unincorporated community in Sierra County, New Mexico, 1.3 miles S of Hot Springs Landing.
What county is Rock Canyon in?
Rock Canyon is in Sierra County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Rock Canyon, NM?
The ZIP code for Rock Canyon is 87935.
What is the nearest town to Rock Canyon?
Hot Springs Landing, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rock Canyon?
Yes. The closest is Socorro: NRAO Very Large Array, 63.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rock Canyon?
June, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Rock Canyon?
December, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Rock Canyon?
About 9.1 inches (232 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Rock Canyon?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rock Canyon?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rock Canyon have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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