South Chaves, NM
Unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico
South Chaves is a small unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico. It is 3.7 miles NW of Thoreau, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87323.
South Chaves at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- McKinley County
- ZIP code
- 87323
- Nearest town
- Thoreau (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.3883, -108.1514
Weather in South Chaves now
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South Chaves weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Chaves.
This week in South Chaves
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Chaves
What is the weather usually like in South Chaves?
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 South Chaves: 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 South Chaves.
South Chaves weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Chaves through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 0 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 | 8:30 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:31 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 | 6:46 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:12 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 South Chaves?
South Chaves 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 South Chaves 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 South Chaves
The closest live webcam is Lupton, 51.0 miles W of South Chaves.
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Questions about South Chaves
Where is South Chaves, NM?
South Chaves is an unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico, 3.7 miles NW of Thoreau.
What county is South Chaves in?
South Chaves is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of South Chaves, NM?
The ZIP code for South Chaves is 87323.
What is the nearest town to South Chaves?
Thoreau, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Chaves?
Yes. The closest is Lupton, 51.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Chaves?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in South Chaves?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in South Chaves?
About 12.3 inches (311 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in South Chaves?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit South Chaves?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Chaves have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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