Six Mile Gate, NM
Unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico
Six Mile Gate is a small unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico. It is 6.4 miles SE of Cimarron, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87714.
Six Mile Gate at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Colfax County
- ZIP code
- 87714
- Nearest town
- Cimarron (6.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.5872, -104.9636
Weather in Six Mile Gate now
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Six Mile Gate weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Six Mile Gate.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Six Mile Gate
What is the weather usually like in Six Mile Gate?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 17°F average low
- 17.2 inprecipitation per year · 438 mm
- 40.0 insnowfall per year · 102 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Six Mile Gate: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CIMARRON 4 SW, NM US (USC00291813), adjusted for the elevation of Six Mile Gate.
Six Mile Gate weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Six Mile Gate through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Six Mile Gate?
Six Mile Gate has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 17.2 inches (438 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 40 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Six Mile Gate 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 Six Mile Gate
The closest live webcam is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 21.0 miles SW of Six Mile Gate.
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Questions about Six Mile Gate
Where is Six Mile Gate, NM?
Six Mile Gate is an unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico, 6.4 miles SE of Cimarron.
What county is Six Mile Gate in?
Six Mile Gate is in Colfax County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Six Mile Gate, NM?
The ZIP code for Six Mile Gate is 87714.
What is the nearest town to Six Mile Gate?
Cimarron, 6.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Six Mile Gate?
Yes. The closest is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 21.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Six Mile Gate?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Six Mile Gate?
December, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Six Mile Gate?
About 17.2 inches (438 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Six Mile Gate?
Yes, about 40 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Six Mile Gate?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Six Mile Gate have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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