Shady Brook, NM
Unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico
Shady Brook is a small unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico. It is 6.4 miles W of Taos, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87571.
Shady Brook at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Taos County
- ZIP code
- 87571
- Nearest town
- Taos (6.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.3700, -105.4672
Weather in Shady Brook now
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Shady Brook weather by the hour
Shady Brook weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shady Brook.
This week in Shady Brook
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shady Brook
What is the weather usually like in Shady Brook?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 12.7 inprecipitation per year · 323 mm
- 28.4 insnowfall per year · 72 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shady Brook: May to July and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TAOS, NM US (USC00298668), adjusted for the elevation of Shady Brook.
Shady Brook weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shady Brook through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Shady Brook?
Shady Brook has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 12.7 inches (323 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shady Brook is May to July 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 Shady Brook
The closest live webcam is Taos: SMU-in-Taos at Fort Burgwin, 9.0 miles SW of Shady Brook.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shady Brook.
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Questions about Shady Brook
Where is Shady Brook, NM?
Shady Brook is an unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico, 6.4 miles W of Taos.
What county is Shady Brook in?
Shady Brook is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Shady Brook, NM?
The ZIP code for Shady Brook is 87571.
What is the nearest town to Shady Brook?
Taos, 6.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shady Brook?
Yes. The closest is Taos: SMU-in-Taos at Fort Burgwin, 9.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shady Brook?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Shady Brook?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Shady Brook?
About 12.7 inches (323 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Shady Brook?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shady Brook?
May to July and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shady Brook have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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