Sun Valley, NM
Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico
Sun Valley is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It is 4.4 miles S of Ruidoso, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88312.
Sun Valley at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lincoln County
- ZIP code
- 88312
- Nearest town
- Ruidoso (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.4122, -105.6819
Weather in Sun Valley now
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Sun Valley weather by the hour
Sun Valley weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sun Valley.
This week in Sun Valley
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sun Valley
What is the weather usually like in Sun Valley?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 22.0 inprecipitation per year · 559 mm
- 26.2 insnowfall per year · 67 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sun Valley: April to June and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RUIDOSO, NM US (USC00297649), adjusted for the elevation of Sun Valley.
Sun Valley weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sun Valley through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:48 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sun Valley?
Sun Valley has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 22.0 inches (559 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sun Valley is April to June and 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 Sun Valley
The closest live webcam is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 6.2 miles W of Sun Valley.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sun Valley.
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Questions about Sun Valley
Where is Sun Valley, NM?
Sun Valley is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico, 4.4 miles S of Ruidoso.
What county is Sun Valley in?
Sun Valley is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Sun Valley, NM?
The ZIP code for Sun Valley is 88312.
What is the nearest town to Sun Valley?
Ruidoso, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sun Valley?
Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 6.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sun Valley?
June, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Sun Valley?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Sun Valley?
About 22.0 inches (559 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sun Valley?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sun Valley?
April to June and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sun Valley have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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