Sheridan, NM
Unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico
Sheridan is a small unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It is 3.3 miles SW of Tecolote, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87569.
Sheridan at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- San Miguel County
- ZIP code
- 87569
- Nearest town
- Tecolote (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.4958, -105.2436
Weather in Sheridan now
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Sheridan weather by the hour
Sheridan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sheridan.
This week in Sheridan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sheridan
What is the weather usually like in Sheridan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 16.7 inprecipitation per year · 425 mm
- 22.0 insnowfall per year · 56 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sheridan: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAS VEGAS WWTP, NM US (USC00294862), adjusted for the elevation of Sheridan.
Sheridan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sheridan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sheridan?
Sheridan has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 16.7 inches (425 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 22 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sheridan is May–June and August–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 Sheridan
The closest live webcam is Rio en Medio, 37.2 miles NW of Sheridan.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sheridan.
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Questions about Sheridan
Where is Sheridan, NM?
Sheridan is an unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico, 3.3 miles SW of Tecolote.
What county is Sheridan in?
Sheridan is in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Sheridan, NM?
The ZIP code for Sheridan is 87569.
What is the nearest town to Sheridan?
Tecolote, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sheridan?
Yes. The closest is Rio en Medio, 37.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sheridan?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sheridan?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Sheridan?
About 16.7 inches (425 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sheridan?
Yes, about 22 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sheridan?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sheridan have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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