Roundtop, NM

Historical community (former settlement) in Torrance County, New Mexico

Roundtop is a historical community (former settlement) in Torrance County, New Mexico. It is 7.8 miles W of Mountainair, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87036.

Roundtop at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Torrance County
ZIP code
87036
Nearest town
Mountainair (7.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
34.4928, -106.1061

Weather in Roundtop now

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Roundtop weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Roundtop.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Roundtop

What is the weather usually like in Roundtop?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°36°55°73°92°47°23°Jan52°26°Feb60°31°Mar68°36°Apr77°44°May87°54°Jun87°59°Jul85°58°Aug79°51°Sep69°41°Oct57°29°Nov47°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.4"Feb0.7"Mar0.4"Apr0.7"May0.9"Jun2.5"Jul2.4"Aug1.7"Sep1.2"Oct0.6"Nov0.8"Dec

Best time to visit Roundtop: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOUNTAINAIR, NM US (USC00295965), adjusted for the elevation of Roundtop.

Roundtop weather month by month

January
47° 23°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
February
52° 26°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
March
60° 31°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
April
68° 36°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
May
77° 44°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
87° 54°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
87° 59°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
85° 58°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
79° 51°F
1.7 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
69° 41°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
57° 29°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
December
47° 22°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Roundtop through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:09 AM5:18 PM10 h 9 min
February6:47 AM5:49 PM11 h 1 min
March7:13 AM7:13 PM12 h 0 min
April6:31 AM7:37 PM13 h 6 min
May6:00 AM8:01 PM14 h 1 min
June5:49 AM8:20 PM14 h 30 min
July6:01 AM8:18 PM14 h 17 min
August6:24 AM7:53 PM13 h 29 min
September6:46 AM7:12 PM12 h 26 min
October7:08 AM6:31 PM11 h 22 min
November6:36 AM5:01 PM10 h 24 min
December7:02 AM4:56 PM9 h 54 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Roundtop?

Roundtop has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).

It gets about 12.9 inches (329 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Roundtop 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 Roundtop

The closest live webcam is Moriarty › South-west: Moriarty Municipal Airport, 34.3 miles N of Roundtop.

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Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Roundtop.

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Questions about Roundtop

Where is Roundtop, NM?

Roundtop is a historical community (former settlement) in Torrance County, New Mexico, 7.8 miles W of Mountainair.

What county is Roundtop in?

Roundtop is in Torrance County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Roundtop, NM?

The ZIP code for Roundtop is 87036.

What is the nearest town to Roundtop?

Mountainair, 7.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Roundtop?

Yes. The closest is Moriarty › South-west: Moriarty Municipal Airport, 34.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Roundtop?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Roundtop?

December, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Roundtop?

About 12.9 inches (329 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Roundtop?

Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Roundtop?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Roundtop have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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