Solo, NM

Unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico

Solo is a small unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico. It is 5.1 miles W of Ojo Caliente, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87549.

Solo at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Taos County
ZIP code
87549
Nearest town
Ojo Caliente (5.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
36.3392, -105.9506

Weather in Solo now

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Solo weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Solo.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Solo

What is the weather usually like in Solo?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

13°32°51°70°89°41°18°Jan46°21°Feb54°26°Mar63°32°Apr72°40°May81°47°Jun84°54°Jul82°53°Aug76°47°Sep65°35°Oct51°25°Nov41°19°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.5"Feb0.7"Mar0.9"Apr0.9"May0.7"Jun1.8"Jul1.9"Aug1.5"Sep0.9"Oct0.6"Nov0.8"Dec

Best time to visit Solo: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EL RITO, NM US (USC00292820), adjusted for the elevation of Solo.

Solo weather month by month

January
41° 18°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.5 in of snow
February
46° 21°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow
March
54° 26°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow
April
63° 32°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
May
72° 40°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
June
81° 47°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
84° 54°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
82° 53°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
76° 47°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
65° 35°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
November
51° 25°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
December
41° 19°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Solo through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:12 AM5:13 PM10 h 0 min
February6:49 AM5:46 PM10 h 56 min
March7:12 AM7:12 PM11 h 59 min
April6:28 AM7:39 PM13 h 10 min
May5:55 AM8:04 PM14 h 9 min
June5:44 AM8:24 PM14 h 40 min
July5:56 AM8:23 PM14 h 26 min
August6:20 AM7:55 PM13 h 35 min
September6:45 AM7:12 PM12 h 27 min
October7:09 AM6:29 PM11 h 19 min
November6:39 AM4:56 PM10 h 17 min
December7:06 AM4:51 PM9 h 44 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Solo?

Solo has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).

It gets about 11.7 inches (298 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Solo 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 Solo

The closest live webcam is Taos › East: Arroyo Hondo, 16.5 miles NE of Solo.

Taos › East: Arroyo Hondounknown · 16.5 mi NEOn Windy
Taos: SMU-in-Taos at Fort BurgwinTaos · 21.2 mi EOn Windy
Taos Pueblo › North: Arroyo Seco - Valdezunknown · 24.5 mi NEOn Windy
Vaditounknown · 25.8 mi SEOn Windy
Taos Ski ValleyTaos Ski Valley · 31.9 mi NEOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley: Top Lift 7Taos Ski Valley · 32.1 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Solo.

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Questions about Solo

Where is Solo, NM?

Solo is an unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico, 5.1 miles W of Ojo Caliente.

What county is Solo in?

Solo is in Taos County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Solo, NM?

The ZIP code for Solo is 87549.

What is the nearest town to Solo?

Ojo Caliente, 5.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Solo?

Yes. The closest is Taos › East: Arroyo Hondo, 16.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Solo?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Solo?

January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Solo?

About 11.7 inches (298 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Solo?

Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Solo?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Solo have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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