Tecolote, NM
Unincorporated community in Sandoval County, New Mexico
Tecolote is a small unincorporated community in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It is 2.1 miles W of Placitas, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87043.
Tecolote at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Sandoval County
- ZIP code
- 87043
- Nearest town
- Placitas (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.3194, -106.4050
Weather in Tecolote now
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Tecolote weather by the hour
Tecolote weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tecolote.
This week in Tecolote
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tecolote
What is the weather usually like in Tecolote?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 10.9 inprecipitation per year · 276 mm
- 10.7 insnowfall per year · 27 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tecolote: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PLACITAS 4W, NM US (USC00296911), adjusted for the elevation of Tecolote.
Tecolote weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tecolote through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Tecolote?
Tecolote has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 10.9 inches (276 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Tecolote is April–May and September–October. 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 Tecolote
The closest live webcam is Federal Aviation Administration › East: Sandia Peak Ski Area, 8.6 miles S of Tecolote.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Tecolote.
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Map of Tecolote, NM
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Other communities near Tecolote
- Las Huertas1.2 mi S
- Tejon2.4 mi E
- Coyote4.6 mi NE
- Hagan5.2 mi E
- Las Colonias5.9 mi NW
- Angostura6.2 mi NW
- Puertecito6.8 mi SE
- Ranchito7.1 mi W
- El Llanito7.1 mi W
- Rivajana7.5 mi W
- El Chapparal7.6 mi W
- Evergreen Hills Subdivision7.7 mi SW
- Las Cocinitas8.3 mi W
- Tierra Monte Subdivision8.9 mi SW
- Sandia Pueblo10.4 mi SW
Questions about Tecolote
Where is Tecolote, NM?
Tecolote is an unincorporated community in Sandoval County, New Mexico, 2.1 miles W of Placitas.
What county is Tecolote in?
Tecolote is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Tecolote, NM?
The ZIP code for Tecolote is 87043.
What is the nearest town to Tecolote?
Placitas, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tecolote?
Yes. The closest is Federal Aviation Administration › East: Sandia Peak Ski Area, 8.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tecolote?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Tecolote?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Tecolote?
About 10.9 inches (276 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Tecolote?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tecolote?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tecolote have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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