Tafoya, NM
Historical community (former settlement) in Union County, New Mexico
Tafoya is a historical community (former settlement) in Union County, New Mexico. It is 21.0 miles N of Capulin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88422.
Tafoya at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Union County
- ZIP code
- 88422
- Nearest town
- Capulin (21.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.4458, -104.0608
Weather in Tafoya now
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Tafoya weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tafoya.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tafoya
What is the weather usually like in Tafoya?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 15.2 inprecipitation per year · 387 mm
- 20.5 insnowfall per year · 52 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tafoya: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PASAMONTE, NM US (USC00296619), adjusted for the elevation of Tafoya.
Tafoya weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tafoya through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Tafoya?
Tafoya has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 15.2 inches (387 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 20 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Tafoya 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 Tafoya
The closest live webcam is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 65.6 miles W of Tafoya.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Tafoya.
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Questions about Tafoya
Where is Tafoya, NM?
Tafoya is a historical community (former settlement) in Union County, New Mexico, 21.0 miles N of Capulin.
What county is Tafoya in?
Tafoya is in Union County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Tafoya, NM?
The ZIP code for Tafoya is 88422.
What is the nearest town to Tafoya?
Capulin, 21.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tafoya?
Yes. The closest is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 65.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tafoya?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Tafoya?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Tafoya?
About 15.2 inches (387 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Tafoya?
Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tafoya?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tafoya have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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