Salt Lake, NM
Unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico
Salt Lake is a small unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico. It is 14.9 miles N of Fence Lake, the nearest town.
Salt Lake at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Cibola County
- Nearest town
- Fence Lake (14.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 34.4533, -108.7692
Weather in Salt Lake now
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Salt Lake weather by the hour
Salt Lake weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Salt Lake.
This week in Salt Lake
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Salt Lake
What is the weather usually like in Salt Lake?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 15°F average low
- 12.6 inprecipitation per year · 320 mm
- 23.3 insnowfall per year · 59 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Salt Lake: April to June and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FENCE LAKE, NM US (USC00293180), adjusted for the elevation of Salt Lake.
Salt Lake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Salt Lake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Salt Lake?
Salt Lake has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 12.6 inches (320 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is May. Snow is common: about 23 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Salt Lake is April to June and 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 Salt Lake
The closest live webcam is Pie Town: New Mexico - Observatory, 37.7 miles E of Salt Lake.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Salt Lake.
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Questions about Salt Lake
Where is Salt Lake, NM?
Salt Lake is an unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico, 14.9 miles N of Fence Lake.
What county is Salt Lake in?
Salt Lake is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
What is the nearest town to Salt Lake?
Fence Lake, 14.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Salt Lake?
Yes. The closest is Pie Town: New Mexico - Observatory, 37.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Salt Lake?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Salt Lake?
December, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Salt Lake?
About 12.6 inches (320 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Salt Lake?
Yes, about 23 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Salt Lake?
April to June and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Salt Lake have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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