Sweetwater, NM
Historical community (former settlement) in Colfax County, New Mexico
Sweetwater is a historical community (former settlement) in Colfax County, New Mexico. It is 15.4 miles N of Cimarron, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87729.
Sweetwater at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Colfax County
- ZIP code
- 87729
- Nearest town
- Cimarron (15.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.2836, -104.9125
Weather in Sweetwater now
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Sweetwater weather by the hour
Sweetwater weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sweetwater.
This week in Sweetwater
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sweetwater
What is the weather usually like in Sweetwater?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 19.7 inprecipitation per year · 499 mm
- 42.9 insnowfall per year · 109 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sweetwater: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OCATE 2 NW, NM US (USC00296275), adjusted for the elevation of Sweetwater.
Sweetwater weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sweetwater through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sweetwater?
Sweetwater has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-9°C).
It gets about 19.7 inches (499 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 43 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sweetwater is May–June and August–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 Sweetwater
The closest live webcam is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 19.2 miles W of Sweetwater.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sweetwater.
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Questions about Sweetwater
Where is Sweetwater, NM?
Sweetwater is a historical community (former settlement) in Colfax County, New Mexico, 15.4 miles N of Cimarron.
What county is Sweetwater in?
Sweetwater is in Colfax County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Sweetwater, NM?
The ZIP code for Sweetwater is 87729.
What is the nearest town to Sweetwater?
Cimarron, 15.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sweetwater?
Yes. The closest is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 19.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sweetwater?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Sweetwater?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Sweetwater?
About 19.7 inches (499 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sweetwater?
Yes, about 43 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sweetwater?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sweetwater have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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