Salado, NM
Unincorporated community in De Baca County, New Mexico
Salado is a small unincorporated community in De Baca County, New Mexico. It is 2.5 miles N of Lake Sumner, the nearest town.
Salado at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- De Baca County
- Nearest town
- Lake Sumner (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 34.5878, -104.4111
Weather in Salado now
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Salado weather by the hour
Salado weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Salado.
This week in Salado
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Salado
What is the weather usually like in Salado?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 96°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 14.0 inprecipitation per year · 357 mm
- 9.5 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Salado: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SUMNER LAKE, NM US (USC00298596), adjusted for the elevation of Salado.
Salado weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Salado through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:42 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 6:55 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Salado?
Salado has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 96°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 14.0 inches (357 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Salado 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 Salado
The closest live webcam is Santa Rosa › West: Blue Hole, 28.6 miles NW of Salado.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Salado.
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Questions about Salado
Where is Salado, NM?
Salado is an unincorporated community in De Baca County, New Mexico, 2.5 miles N of Lake Sumner.
What county is Salado in?
Salado is in De Baca County, New Mexico.
What is the nearest town to Salado?
Lake Sumner, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Salado?
Yes. The closest is Santa Rosa › West: Blue Hole, 28.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Salado?
July, with an average high of 96°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Salado?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Salado?
About 14.0 inches (357 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Salado?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Salado?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Salado have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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