Sierra Vista, NM
Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico
Sierra Vista is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It is 4.3 miles S of Ruidoso, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88312.
Sierra Vista at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lincoln County
- ZIP code
- 88312
- Nearest town
- Ruidoso (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.4089, -105.6925
Weather in Sierra Vista now
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Sierra Vista weather by the hour
Sierra Vista weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sierra Vista.
This week in Sierra Vista
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sierra Vista
What is the weather usually like in Sierra Vista?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 22.0 inprecipitation per year · 559 mm
- 26.2 insnowfall per year · 67 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sierra Vista: April to June and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RUIDOSO, NM US (USC00297649), adjusted for the elevation of Sierra Vista.
Sierra Vista weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sierra Vista through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:48 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sierra Vista?
Sierra Vista has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 22.0 inches (559 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista
The closest live webcam is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 5.5 miles W of Sierra Vista.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sierra Vista.
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Questions about Sierra Vista
Where is Sierra Vista, NM?
Sierra Vista is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico, 4.3 miles S of Ruidoso.
What county is Sierra Vista in?
Sierra Vista is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Sierra Vista, NM?
The ZIP code for Sierra Vista is 88312.
What is the nearest town to Sierra Vista?
Ruidoso, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sierra Vista?
Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 5.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sierra Vista?
June, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Sierra Vista?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Sierra Vista?
About 22.0 inches (559 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sierra Vista?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sierra Vista?
April to June and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sierra Vista have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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