Salitre, NM
Unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico
Salitre is a small unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It is 26.6 miles E of Conchas Dam, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88421.
Salitre at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- San Miguel County
- ZIP code
- 88421
- Nearest town
- Conchas Dam (26.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.3500, -104.6667
Weather in Salitre now
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Salitre weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Salitre.
This week in Salitre
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Salitre
What is the weather usually like in Salitre?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 15.7 inprecipitation per year · 398 mm
- 27.2 insnowfall per year · 69 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Salitre: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DILIA, NM US (USC00292510), adjusted for the elevation of Salitre.
Salitre weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Salitre through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Salitre?
Salitre has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 15.7 inches (398 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 27 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Salitre 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 Salitre
The closest live webcam is Santa Rosa › West: Blue Hole, 28.3 miles S of Salitre.
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Questions about Salitre
Where is Salitre, NM?
Salitre is an unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico, 26.6 miles E of Conchas Dam.
What county is Salitre in?
Salitre is in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Salitre, NM?
The ZIP code for Salitre is 88421.
What is the nearest town to Salitre?
Conchas Dam, 26.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Salitre?
Yes. The closest is Santa Rosa › West: Blue Hole, 28.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Salitre?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Salitre?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Salitre?
About 15.7 inches (398 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Salitre?
Yes, about 27 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Salitre?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Salitre have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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