Sanchez, NM
Unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico
Sanchez is a small unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It is 22.8 miles SE of Conchas Dam, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88439.
Sanchez at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- San Miguel County
- ZIP code
- 88439
- Nearest town
- Conchas Dam (22.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.6272, -104.4228
Weather in Sanchez now
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Sanchez weather by the hour
Sanchez weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sanchez.
This week in Sanchez
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sanchez
What is the weather usually like in Sanchez?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 15.2 inprecipitation per year · 387 mm
- 8.4 insnowfall per year · 21 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sanchez: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CONCHAS DAM, NM US (USC00292030), adjusted for the elevation of Sanchez.
Sanchez weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sanchez through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sanchez?
Sanchez has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 15.2 inches (387 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sanchez 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 Sanchez
The closest live webcam is Santa Rosa › West: Blue Hole, 49.5 miles S of Sanchez.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sanchez.
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Questions about Sanchez
Where is Sanchez, NM?
Sanchez is an unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico, 22.8 miles SE of Conchas Dam.
What county is Sanchez in?
Sanchez is in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Sanchez, NM?
The ZIP code for Sanchez is 88439.
What is the nearest town to Sanchez?
Conchas Dam, 22.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sanchez?
Yes. The closest is Santa Rosa › West: Blue Hole, 49.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sanchez?
July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Sanchez?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sanchez?
About 15.2 inches (387 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sanchez?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sanchez?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sanchez have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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