Thomas, NM
Unincorporated community in Union County, New Mexico
Thomas is a small unincorporated community in Union County, New Mexico. It is 16.0 miles NE of Clayton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88415.
Thomas at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Union County
- ZIP code
- 88415
- Nearest town
- Clayton (16.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.2456, -103.2919
Weather in Thomas now
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Thomas weather by the hour
Thomas weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thomas.
This week in Thomas
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thomas
What is the weather usually like in Thomas?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 17.9 inprecipitation per year · 455 mm
- 18.8 insnowfall per year · 48 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Thomas: April to June and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLAYTON 1 N, NM US (USC00291883), adjusted for the elevation of Thomas.
Thomas weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thomas through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:29 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 6:55 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Thomas?
Thomas has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 17.9 inches (455 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Thomas is April to June and 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 Thomas
The closest live webcam is Dalhart › South: US87, 48.4 miles E of Thomas.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thomas.
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Questions about Thomas
Where is Thomas, NM?
Thomas is an unincorporated community in Union County, New Mexico, 16.0 miles NE of Clayton.
What county is Thomas in?
Thomas is in Union County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Thomas, NM?
The ZIP code for Thomas is 88415.
What is the nearest town to Thomas?
Clayton, 16.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thomas?
Yes. The closest is Dalhart › South: US87, 48.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thomas?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Thomas?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Thomas?
About 17.9 inches (455 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Thomas?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Thomas?
April to June and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thomas have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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