Sanchez Place, NM
Unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico
Sanchez Place is a small unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico. It is 8.7 miles N of Continental Divide, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87347.
Sanchez Place at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- McKinley County
- ZIP code
- 87347
- Nearest town
- Continental Divide (8.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.3128, -108.3861
Weather in Sanchez Place now
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Sanchez Place weather by the hour
Sanchez Place weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sanchez Place.
This week in Sanchez Place
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sanchez Place
What is the weather usually like in Sanchez Place?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 19.7 inprecipitation per year · 500 mm
- 42.1 insnowfall per year · 107 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sanchez Place: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MCGAFFEY 5 SE, NM US (USC00295560), adjusted for the elevation of Sanchez Place.
Sanchez Place weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sanchez Place through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sanchez Place?
Sanchez Place has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 19.7 inches (500 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 42 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sanchez Place is May–June and August–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 Sanchez Place
The closest live webcam is Lupton, 37.8 miles W of Sanchez Place.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sanchez Place.
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Questions about Sanchez Place
Where is Sanchez Place, NM?
Sanchez Place is an unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico, 8.7 miles N of Continental Divide.
What county is Sanchez Place in?
Sanchez Place is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Sanchez Place, NM?
The ZIP code for Sanchez Place is 87347.
What is the nearest town to Sanchez Place?
Continental Divide, 8.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sanchez Place?
Yes. The closest is Lupton, 37.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sanchez Place?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Sanchez Place?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Sanchez Place?
About 19.7 inches (500 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Sanchez Place?
Yes, about 42 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sanchez Place?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sanchez Place have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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