Sugarite, NM
Unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico
Sugarite is a small unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico. It is 5.1 miles SW of Raton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87740.
Sugarite at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Colfax County
- ZIP code
- 87740
- Nearest town
- Raton (5.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.9439, -104.3814
Weather in Sugarite now
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Sugarite weather by the hour
Sugarite weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sugarite.
This week in Sugarite
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sugarite
What is the weather usually like in Sugarite?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 78°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 21.4 inprecipitation per year · 545 mm
- 89.3 insnowfall per year · 227 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sugarite: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAKE MALOYA, NM US (USC00294742), adjusted for the elevation of Sugarite.
Sugarite weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sugarite through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sugarite?
Sugarite has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 21.4 inches (545 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 89 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sugarite 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 Sugarite
The closest live webcam is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 61.5 miles SW of Sugarite.
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Questions about Sugarite
Where is Sugarite, NM?
Sugarite is an unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico, 5.1 miles SW of Raton.
What county is Sugarite in?
Sugarite is in Colfax County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Sugarite, NM?
The ZIP code for Sugarite is 87740.
What is the nearest town to Sugarite?
Raton, 5.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sugarite?
Yes. The closest is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 61.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sugarite?
July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Sugarite?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Sugarite?
About 21.4 inches (545 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sugarite?
Yes, about 89 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sugarite?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sugarite have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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