Rutheron, NM
Unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Rutheron is a small unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 2.7 miles E of Tierra Amarilla, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87551.
Rutheron at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- ZIP code
- 87551
- Nearest town
- Tierra Amarilla (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.7186, -106.6111
Weather in Rutheron now
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Rutheron weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rutheron.
This week in Rutheron
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rutheron
What is the weather usually like in Rutheron?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 16.6 inprecipitation per year · 421 mm
- 75.1 insnowfall per year · 191 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rutheron: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TIERRA AMARILLA 4 N, NM US (USC00298845), adjusted for the elevation of Rutheron.
Rutheron weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rutheron through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Rutheron?
Rutheron has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-15°C).
It gets about 16.6 inches (421 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 75 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rutheron is May–June and August–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 Rutheron
The closest live webcam is Taos › East: Arroyo Hondo, 46.0 miles E of Rutheron.
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Questions about Rutheron
Where is Rutheron, NM?
Rutheron is an unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 2.7 miles E of Tierra Amarilla.
What county is Rutheron in?
Rutheron is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Rutheron, NM?
The ZIP code for Rutheron is 87551.
What is the nearest town to Rutheron?
Tierra Amarilla, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rutheron?
Yes. The closest is Taos › East: Arroyo Hondo, 46.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rutheron?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Rutheron?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Rutheron?
About 16.6 inches (421 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Rutheron?
Yes, about 75 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rutheron?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rutheron have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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