South Spring, NM
Unincorporated community in Chaves County, New Mexico
South Spring is a small unincorporated community in Chaves County, New Mexico. It is 2.9 miles SE of Midway, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88230.
South Spring at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Chaves County
- ZIP code
- 88230
- Nearest town
- Midway (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.3356, -104.4722
Weather in South Spring now
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South Spring weather by the hour
South Spring weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Spring.
This week in South Spring
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Spring
What is the weather usually like in South Spring?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 96°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 11.6 inprecipitation per year · 295 mm
- 9.6 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South Spring: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROSWELL IND AIR PK, NM US (USW00023009), adjusted for the elevation of South Spring.
South Spring weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Spring through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:43 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:28 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:52 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in South Spring?
South Spring has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 96°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 11.6 inches (295 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit South Spring is March to May and 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 Spring
The closest live webcam is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 76.0 miles W of South Spring.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Spring.
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Questions about South Spring
Where is South Spring, NM?
South Spring is an unincorporated community in Chaves County, New Mexico, 2.9 miles SE of Midway.
What county is South Spring in?
South Spring is in Chaves County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of South Spring, NM?
The ZIP code for South Spring is 88230.
What is the nearest town to South Spring?
Midway, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Spring?
Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 76.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Spring?
July, with an average high of 96°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in South Spring?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in South Spring?
About 11.6 inches (295 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in South Spring?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit South Spring?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Spring have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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