San Patricio, NM
Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico
San Patricio is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It is 16.5 miles W of Ruidoso Downs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88348.
San Patricio at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lincoln County
- ZIP code
- 88348
- Nearest town
- Ruidoso Downs (16.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.4089, -105.3264
Weather in San Patricio now
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San Patricio weather by the hour
San Patricio weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of San Patricio.
This week in San Patricio
Sunrise, sunset and moon in San Patricio
What is the weather usually like in San Patricio?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 90°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 26°F average low
- 14.2 inprecipitation per year · 360 mm
- 12.4 insnowfall per year · 32 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit San Patricio: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PICACHO, NM US (USC00296804), adjusted for the elevation of San Patricio.
San Patricio weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in San Patricio through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:47 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in San Patricio?
San Patricio has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 14.2 inches (360 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit San Patricio 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 San Patricio
The closest live webcam is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 26.6 miles W of San Patricio.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from San Patricio.
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Questions about San Patricio
Where is San Patricio, NM?
San Patricio is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico, 16.5 miles W of Ruidoso Downs.
What county is San Patricio in?
San Patricio is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of San Patricio, NM?
The ZIP code for San Patricio is 88348.
What is the nearest town to San Patricio?
Ruidoso Downs, 16.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near San Patricio?
Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 26.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in San Patricio?
June, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in San Patricio?
December, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in San Patricio?
About 14.2 inches (360 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in San Patricio?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit San Patricio?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does San Patricio have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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