San Marcial, NM

Unincorporated community in Socorro County, New Mexico

San Marcial is a small unincorporated community in Socorro County, New Mexico. It is 14.6 miles NE of San Antonito, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87832.

San Marcial at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Socorro County
ZIP code
87832
Nearest town
San Antonito (14.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
33.7000, -106.9867

Weather in San Marcial now

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San Marcial weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of San Marcial.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in San Marcial

What is the weather usually like in San Marcial?

BSk
Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

15°37°59°80°102°57°20°Jan63°24°Feb71°30°Mar78°37°Apr87°45°May97°54°Jun97°61°Jul94°59°Aug89°51°Sep79°38°Oct67°27°Nov56°20°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.4"Feb0.4"Mar0.3"Apr0.4"May0.5"Jun1.7"Jul1.9"Aug1.3"Sep0.9"Oct0.6"Nov0.8"Dec

Best time to visit San Marcial: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOSQUE DEL APACHE, NM US (USC00291138), adjusted for the elevation of San Marcial.

San Marcial weather month by month

January
57° 20°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
February
63° 24°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
March
71° 30°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
April
78° 37°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
87° 45°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
97° 54°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
97° 61°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
94° 59°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
89° 51°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
79° 38°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
67° 27°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
December
56° 20°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in San Marcial through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:10 AM5:23 PM10 h 13 min
February6:50 AM5:53 PM11 h 3 min
March7:16 AM7:16 PM12 h 0 min
April6:35 AM7:40 PM13 h 4 min
May6:05 AM8:03 PM13 h 57 min
June5:55 AM8:21 PM14 h 25 min
July6:07 AM8:20 PM14 h 13 min
August6:28 AM7:55 PM13 h 26 min
September6:50 AM7:15 PM12 h 25 min
October7:11 AM6:35 PM11 h 23 min
November6:38 AM5:06 PM10 h 27 min
December7:03 AM5:02 PM9 h 58 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in San Marcial?

San Marcial has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).

It gets about 9.6 inches (245 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit San Marcial is March–April and October–November. 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 San Marcial

The closest live webcam is Socorro: NRAO Very Large Array, 44.5 miles NW of San Marcial.

Socorro: NRAO Very Large Arrayunknown · 44.5 mi NWOn Windy
Ruidoso: Ski ApacheRuidoso · 72.1 mi EOn Windy
Pie Town: New Mexico - ObservatoryPie Town · 77.7 mi NWOn Windy
Cloudcroft › South-west: Burro AvenueCloudcroft · 88.2 mi SEOn Windy
South Valley › SouthSouth Valley · 94.7 mi NOn Windy
Moriarty › South-west: Moriarty Municipal AirportMoriarty · 104.9 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from San Marcial.

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Questions about San Marcial

Where is San Marcial, NM?

San Marcial is an unincorporated community in Socorro County, New Mexico, 14.6 miles NE of San Antonito.

What county is San Marcial in?

San Marcial is in Socorro County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of San Marcial, NM?

The ZIP code for San Marcial is 87832.

What is the nearest town to San Marcial?

San Antonito, 14.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near San Marcial?

Yes. The closest is Socorro: NRAO Very Large Array, 44.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in San Marcial?

July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).

What is the coldest month in San Marcial?

December, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in San Marcial?

About 9.6 inches (245 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in San Marcial?

Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit San Marcial?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does San Marcial have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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