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?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

13°34°54°75°95°50°18°Jan53°20°Feb61°27°Mar69°35°Apr78°44°May87°53°Jun90°58°Jul87°57°Aug81°50°Sep71°38°Oct58°26°Nov49°19°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.3"Feb0.9"Mar1.4"Apr2.1"May2.2"Jun3.3"Jul2.9"Aug1.9"Sep1.2"Oct0.6"Nov0.6"Dec

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

January
50° 18°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
February
53° 20°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow
March
61° 27°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.9 in of snow
April
69° 35°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
May
78° 44°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
June
87° 53°F
2.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
90° 58°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 57°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
81° 50°F
1.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
71° 38°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
November
58° 26°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
December
49° 19°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Thomas through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:02 AM5:03 PM10 h 1 min
February6:38 AM5:35 PM10 h 56 min
March7:02 AM7:01 PM11 h 59 min
April6:17 AM7:28 PM13 h 10 min
May5:45 AM7:54 PM14 h 8 min
June5:33 AM8:13 PM14 h 39 min
July5:46 AM8:12 PM14 h 25 min
August6:10 AM7:45 PM13 h 34 min
September6:34 AM7:01 PM12 h 27 min
October6:59 AM6:18 PM11 h 19 min
November6:29 AM4:46 PM10 h 17 min
December6:55 AM4:41 PM9 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.

Dalhart › South: US87Dalhart · 48.4 mi EOn Windy
Gruhlkey › East: IH40 @ CaprockGruhlkey · 74.5 mi SEOn Windy
Vega › East: IH40Vega · 84.9 mi SEOn Windy
Vega › West: IH40 Camera E ofVega · 86.5 mi SEOn Windy
Potter › North: US287 -20 Mi. S of Dumasunknown · 87.3 mi SEOn Windy
Bushland › East: IH40 CameraBushland · 100.9 mi SEOn Windy

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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