Sipapu, NM
Unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico
Sipapu is a small unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico. It is 7.5 miles W of Vadito, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87579.
Sipapu at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Taos County
- ZIP code
- 87579
- Nearest town
- Vadito (7.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.1556, -105.5500
Weather in Sipapu now
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Sipapu weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sipapu.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sipapu
What is the weather usually like in Sipapu?
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 Sipapu: 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 Sipapu.
Sipapu weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sipapu through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sipapu?
Sipapu 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 Sipapu 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 Sipapu
The closest live webcam is Vadito, 0.2 miles SE of Sipapu.
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Questions about Sipapu
Where is Sipapu, NM?
Sipapu is an unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico, 7.5 miles W of Vadito.
What county is Sipapu in?
Sipapu is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Sipapu, NM?
The ZIP code for Sipapu is 87579.
What is the nearest town to Sipapu?
Vadito, 7.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sipapu?
Yes. The closest is Vadito, 0.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sipapu?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sipapu?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Sipapu?
About 12.7 inches (323 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Sipapu?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sipapu?
May to July and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sipapu have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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