Sandia, NM
Unincorporated community in Valencia County, New Mexico
Sandia is a small unincorporated community in Valencia County, New Mexico. It is 3.1 miles SE of Los Lunas, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87031.
Sandia at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Valencia County
- ZIP code
- 87031
- Nearest town
- Los Lunas (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 34.8253, -106.8381
Weather in Sandia now
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Sandia weather by the hour
Sandia weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sandia.
This week in Sandia
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandia
What is the weather usually like in Sandia?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 9.2 inprecipitation per year · 235 mm
- 5.1 insnowfall per year · 13 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sandia: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LOS LUNAS 3 SSW, NM US (USC00295150), adjusted for the elevation of Sandia.
Sandia weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sandia through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:51 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sandia?
Sandia has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 9.2 inches (235 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sandia 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 Sandia
The closest live webcam is South Valley › South, 19.1 miles NE of Sandia.
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Questions about Sandia
Where is Sandia, NM?
Sandia is an unincorporated community in Valencia County, New Mexico, 3.1 miles SE of Los Lunas.
What county is Sandia in?
Sandia is in Valencia County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Sandia, NM?
The ZIP code for Sandia is 87031.
What is the nearest town to Sandia?
Los Lunas, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sandia?
Yes. The closest is South Valley › South, 19.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sandia?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Sandia?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Sandia?
About 9.2 inches (235 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sandia?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sandia?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sandia have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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