Shiprock, NM weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Shiprock weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shiprock.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shiprock
What is the weather usually like in Shiprock?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 17°F average low
- 7.3 inprecipitation per year · 186 mm
- 7.8 insnowfall per year · 20 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shiprock: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FRUITLAND, NM US (USC00293340), adjusted for the elevation of Shiprock.
Shiprock weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shiprock through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Shiprock?
Shiprock has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 7.3 inches (186 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shiprock is April–May and September–October. At 4,895 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Shiprock
What is the hottest month in Shiprock?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Shiprock?
December, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Shiprock?
About 7.3 inches (186 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Shiprock?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shiprock?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shiprock have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Shiprock in November?
Highs average 56°F and lows 23°F, with about 0.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Shiprock?
Around 6:51 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:06 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Shiprock weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Shiprock.
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