Seneca, NM
Unincorporated community in Union County, New Mexico
Seneca is a small unincorporated community in Union County, New Mexico. It is 12.7 miles S of Clayton, the nearest town.
Seneca at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Union County
- Nearest town
- Clayton (12.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.6283, -103.1261
Weather in Seneca now
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Seneca weather by the hour
Seneca weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Seneca.
This week in Seneca
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Seneca
What is the weather usually like in Seneca?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 17.9 inprecipitation per year · 455 mm
- 18.8 insnowfall per year · 48 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Seneca: April to June and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLAYTON 1 N, NM US (USC00291883), adjusted for the elevation of Seneca.
Seneca weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Seneca through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:29 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Seneca?
Seneca has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 17.9 inches (455 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Seneca is April to June and 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 Seneca
The closest live webcam is Dalhart › South: US87, 55.8 miles SE of Seneca.
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Questions about Seneca
Where is Seneca, NM?
Seneca is an unincorporated community in Union County, New Mexico, 12.7 miles S of Clayton.
What county is Seneca in?
Seneca is in Union County, New Mexico.
What is the nearest town to Seneca?
Clayton, 12.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Seneca?
Yes. The closest is Dalhart › South: US87, 55.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Seneca?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Seneca?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Seneca?
About 17.9 inches (455 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Seneca?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Seneca?
April to June and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Seneca have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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