South Garcia, NM
Unincorporated community in Valencia County, New Mexico
South Garcia is a small unincorporated community in Valencia County, New Mexico. It is 6.3 miles NW of Highland Meadows, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87026.
South Garcia at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Valencia County
- ZIP code
- 87026
- Nearest town
- Highland Meadows (6.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 34.8808, -107.0803
Weather in South Garcia now
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South Garcia weather by the hour
South Garcia weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Garcia.
This week in South Garcia
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Garcia
What is the weather usually like in South Garcia?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 9.2 inprecipitation per year · 235 mm
- 5.1 insnowfall per year · 13 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South Garcia: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LOS LUNAS 3 SSW, NM US (USC00295150), adjusted for the elevation of South Garcia.
South Garcia weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Garcia through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:52 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in South Garcia?
South Garcia has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 9.2 inches (235 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit South Garcia is April–May and September–October. 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 Garcia
The closest live webcam is Albuquerque: KOB-TV City Cam, 27.3 miles NE of South Garcia.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Garcia.
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Questions about South Garcia
Where is South Garcia, NM?
South Garcia is an unincorporated community in Valencia County, New Mexico, 6.3 miles NW of Highland Meadows.
What county is South Garcia in?
South Garcia is in Valencia County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of South Garcia, NM?
The ZIP code for South Garcia is 87026.
What is the nearest town to South Garcia?
Highland Meadows, 6.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Garcia?
Yes. The closest is Albuquerque: KOB-TV City Cam, 27.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Garcia?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in South Garcia?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in South Garcia?
About 9.2 inches (235 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in South Garcia?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit South Garcia?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Garcia have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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