Tank Canyon, NM
Historical community (former settlement) in Catron County, New Mexico
Tank Canyon is a historical community (former settlement) in Catron County, New Mexico. It is 21.3 miles SW of Pie Town, the nearest town.
Tank Canyon at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Catron County
- Nearest town
- Pie Town (21.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 34.6081, -107.9756
Weather in Tank Canyon now
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Tank Canyon weather by the hour
Tank Canyon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tank Canyon.
This week in Tank Canyon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tank Canyon
What is the weather usually like in Tank Canyon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 13.4 inprecipitation per year · 341 mm
- 41.2 insnowfall per year · 105 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tank Canyon: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PIETOWN 19NE, NM US (USC00296812), adjusted for the elevation of Tank Canyon.
Tank Canyon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tank Canyon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:56 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Tank Canyon?
Tank Canyon has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 13.4 inches (341 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 41 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Tank Canyon 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 Tank Canyon
The closest live webcam is Pie Town: New Mexico - Observatory, 23.2 miles SW of Tank Canyon.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Tank Canyon.
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Questions about Tank Canyon
Where is Tank Canyon, NM?
Tank Canyon is a historical community (former settlement) in Catron County, New Mexico, 21.3 miles SW of Pie Town.
What county is Tank Canyon in?
Tank Canyon is in Catron County, New Mexico.
What is the nearest town to Tank Canyon?
Pie Town, 21.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tank Canyon?
Yes. The closest is Pie Town: New Mexico - Observatory, 23.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tank Canyon?
June, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Tank Canyon?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Tank Canyon?
About 13.4 inches (341 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Tank Canyon?
Yes, about 41 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tank Canyon?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tank Canyon have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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