Salinas, NM
Unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico
Salinas is a small unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico. It is 11.3 miles S of Tularosa, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88352.
Salinas at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Otero County
- ZIP code
- 88352
- Nearest town
- Tularosa (11.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.2350, -106.0597
Weather in Salinas now
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Salinas weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Salinas.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Salinas
What is the weather usually like in Salinas?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 10.8 inprecipitation per year · 275 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Salinas: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TULAROSA, NM US (USC00299165), adjusted for the elevation of Salinas.
Salinas weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Salinas through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:50 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Salinas?
Salinas has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 10.8 inches (275 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Salinas 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 Salinas
The closest live webcam is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 19.3 miles NE of Salinas.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Salinas.
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Questions about Salinas
Where is Salinas, NM?
Salinas is an unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico, 11.3 miles S of Tularosa.
What county is Salinas in?
Salinas is in Otero County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Salinas, NM?
The ZIP code for Salinas is 88352.
What is the nearest town to Salinas?
Tularosa, 11.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Salinas?
Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 19.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Salinas?
June, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Salinas?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Salinas?
About 10.8 inches (275 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Salinas?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Salinas?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Salinas have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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