Santa Rita, NM
Historical community (former settlement) in Grant County, New Mexico
Santa Rita is a historical community (former settlement) in Grant County, New Mexico. It is 1.9 miles NW of Hanover, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88023.
Santa Rita at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Grant County
- ZIP code
- 88023
- Nearest town
- Hanover (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 32.8036, -108.0603
Weather in Santa Rita now
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Santa Rita weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Santa Rita.
This week in Santa Rita
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Santa Rita
What is the weather usually like in Santa Rita?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 90°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 30°F average low
- 16.2 inprecipitation per year · 411 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Santa Rita: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FT BAYARD, NM US (USC00293265), adjusted for the elevation of Santa Rita.
Santa Rita weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Santa Rita through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:58 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Santa Rita?
Santa Rita 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 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 16.2 inches (411 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Santa Rita 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 Santa Rita
The closest live webcam is Silver City › North, 12.8 miles W of Santa Rita.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Santa Rita.
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Questions about Santa Rita
Where is Santa Rita, NM?
Santa Rita is a historical community (former settlement) in Grant County, New Mexico, 1.9 miles NW of Hanover.
What county is Santa Rita in?
Santa Rita is in Grant County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Santa Rita, NM?
The ZIP code for Santa Rita is 88023.
What is the nearest town to Santa Rita?
Hanover, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Santa Rita?
Yes. The closest is Silver City › North, 12.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Santa Rita?
June, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Santa Rita?
December, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Santa Rita?
About 16.2 inches (411 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Santa Rita?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Santa Rita?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Santa Rita have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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