Tekapo, NM
Unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico
Tekapo is a small unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico. It is 5.9 miles NE of Zuni Pueblo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87327.
Tekapo at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- McKinley County
- ZIP code
- 87327
- Nearest town
- Zuni Pueblo (5.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.0219, -108.9422
Weather in Tekapo now
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Tekapo weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tekapo.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tekapo
What is the weather usually like in Tekapo?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 16°F average low
- 11.2 inprecipitation per year · 284 mm
- 10.0 insnowfall per year · 25 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tekapo: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ZUNI, NM US (USW00093044), adjusted for the elevation of Tekapo.
Tekapo weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tekapo through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Tekapo?
Tekapo has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 11.2 inches (284 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Tekapo 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 Tekapo
The closest live webcam is Lupton, 23.5 miles N of Tekapo.
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Questions about Tekapo
Where is Tekapo, NM?
Tekapo is an unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico, 5.9 miles NE of Zuni Pueblo.
What county is Tekapo in?
Tekapo is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Tekapo, NM?
The ZIP code for Tekapo is 87327.
What is the nearest town to Tekapo?
Zuni Pueblo, 5.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tekapo?
Yes. The closest is Lupton, 23.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tekapo?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Tekapo?
December, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Tekapo?
About 11.2 inches (284 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Tekapo?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tekapo?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tekapo have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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