Rock Wall, NM
Unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico
Rock Wall is a small unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico. It is 3.3 miles W of Vadito, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87543.
Rock Wall at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Taos County
- ZIP code
- 87543
- Nearest town
- Vadito (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.1767, -105.6203
Weather in Rock Wall now
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Rock Wall weather by the hour
Rock Wall weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rock Wall.
This week in Rock Wall
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rock Wall
What is the weather usually like in Rock Wall?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 12.7 inprecipitation per year · 323 mm
- 28.4 insnowfall per year · 72 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rock Wall: May to July and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TAOS, NM US (USC00298668), adjusted for the elevation of Rock Wall.
Rock Wall weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rock Wall through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Rock Wall?
Rock Wall has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 12.7 inches (323 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rock Wall is May to July and September. 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 Wall
The closest live webcam is Vadito, 4.3 miles E of Rock Wall.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rock Wall.
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Questions about Rock Wall
Where is Rock Wall, NM?
Rock Wall is an unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico, 3.3 miles W of Vadito.
What county is Rock Wall in?
Rock Wall is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Rock Wall, NM?
The ZIP code for Rock Wall is 87543.
What is the nearest town to Rock Wall?
Vadito, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rock Wall?
Yes. The closest is Vadito, 4.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rock Wall?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rock Wall?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Rock Wall?
About 12.7 inches (323 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Rock Wall?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rock Wall?
May to July and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rock Wall have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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