Standing Rock, NM
Unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico
Standing Rock is a small unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico. It is 10.6 miles E of Becenti, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87313.
Standing Rock at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- McKinley County
- ZIP code
- 87313
- Nearest town
- Becenti (10.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.8031, -108.3603
Weather in Standing Rock now
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Standing Rock weather by the hour
Standing Rock weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Standing Rock.
This week in Standing Rock
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Standing Rock
What is the weather usually like in Standing Rock?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 16°F average low
- 12.5 inprecipitation per year · 318 mm
- 20.6 insnowfall per year · 52 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Standing Rock: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GALLUP SAND & GRAVEL, NM US (USC00293428), adjusted for the elevation of Standing Rock.
Standing Rock weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Standing Rock through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Standing Rock?
Standing Rock has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 12.5 inches (318 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Standing Rock is May–June 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 Standing Rock
The closest live webcam is Tse Bonito, 39.9 miles W of Standing Rock.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Standing Rock.
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Questions about Standing Rock
Where is Standing Rock, NM?
Standing Rock is an unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico, 10.6 miles E of Becenti.
What county is Standing Rock in?
Standing Rock is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Standing Rock, NM?
The ZIP code for Standing Rock is 87313.
What is the nearest town to Standing Rock?
Becenti, 10.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Standing Rock?
Yes. The closest is Tse Bonito, 39.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Standing Rock?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Standing Rock?
December, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Standing Rock?
About 12.5 inches (318 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Standing Rock?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Standing Rock?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Standing Rock have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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