Taos Junction, NM
Unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Taos Junction is a small unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 8.2 miles W of La Madera, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87539.
Taos Junction at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- ZIP code
- 87539
- Nearest town
- La Madera (8.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.3625, -105.8961
Weather in Taos Junction now
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Taos Junction weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Taos Junction.
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What is the weather usually like in Taos Junction?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 11.7 inprecipitation per year · 298 mm
- 23.9 insnowfall per year · 61 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Taos Junction: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EL RITO, NM US (USC00292820), adjusted for the elevation of Taos Junction.
Taos Junction weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Taos Junction through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Taos Junction?
Taos Junction has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 11.7 inches (298 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Taos Junction 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 Taos Junction
The closest live webcam is Taos › East: Arroyo Hondo, 13.8 miles N of Taos Junction.
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Questions about Taos Junction
Where is Taos Junction, NM?
Taos Junction is an unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 8.2 miles W of La Madera.
What county is Taos Junction in?
Taos Junction is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Taos Junction, NM?
The ZIP code for Taos Junction is 87539.
What is the nearest town to Taos Junction?
La Madera, 8.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Taos Junction?
Yes. The closest is Taos › East: Arroyo Hondo, 13.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Taos Junction?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Taos Junction?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Taos Junction?
About 11.7 inches (298 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Taos Junction?
Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Taos Junction?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Taos Junction have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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