South Petaca, NM
Unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
South Petaca is a small unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 8.5 miles S of La Madera, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87554.
South Petaca at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- ZIP code
- 87554
- Nearest town
- La Madera (8.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.4972, -106.0097
Weather in South Petaca now
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South Petaca weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Petaca.
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What is the weather usually like in South Petaca?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 12.5 inprecipitation per year · 317 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South Petaca: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TRES PIEDRAS, NM US (USC00299085), adjusted for the elevation of South Petaca.
South Petaca weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Petaca through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in South Petaca?
South Petaca has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 12.5 inches (317 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit South Petaca is June to 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 Petaca
The closest live webcam is Taos › East: Arroyo Hondo, 11.7 miles E of South Petaca.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Petaca.
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Questions about South Petaca
Where is South Petaca, NM?
South Petaca is an unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 8.5 miles S of La Madera.
What county is South Petaca in?
South Petaca is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of South Petaca, NM?
The ZIP code for South Petaca is 87554.
What is the nearest town to South Petaca?
La Madera, 8.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Petaca?
Yes. The closest is Taos › East: Arroyo Hondo, 11.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Petaca?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in South Petaca?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in South Petaca?
About 12.5 inches (317 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in South Petaca?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit South Petaca?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Petaca have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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