Smith Lake, NM
Unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico
Smith Lake is a small unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico. It is 7.5 miles NE of Borrego Pass, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87365.
Smith Lake at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- McKinley County
- ZIP code
- 87365
- Nearest town
- Borrego Pass (7.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.5222, -108.1392
Weather in Smith Lake now
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Smith Lake weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Smith Lake.
This week in Smith Lake
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Smith Lake
What is the weather usually like in Smith Lake?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 12.3 inprecipitation per year · 311 mm
- 30.6 insnowfall per year · 78 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Smith Lake: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station THOREAU 12 SE, NM US (USC00298834), adjusted for the elevation of Smith Lake.
Smith Lake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Smith Lake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Smith Lake?
Smith Lake has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 12.3 inches (311 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Smith Lake 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 Smith Lake
The closest live webcam is Tse Bonito, 52.2 miles W of Smith Lake.
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Questions about Smith Lake
Where is Smith Lake, NM?
Smith Lake is an unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico, 7.5 miles NE of Borrego Pass.
What county is Smith Lake in?
Smith Lake is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Smith Lake, NM?
The ZIP code for Smith Lake is 87365.
What is the nearest town to Smith Lake?
Borrego Pass, 7.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Smith Lake?
Yes. The closest is Tse Bonito, 52.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Smith Lake?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Smith Lake?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Smith Lake?
About 12.3 inches (311 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Smith Lake?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Smith Lake?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Smith Lake have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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