Thoreau, NM weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Thoreau weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thoreau.
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What is the weather usually like in Thoreau?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 12.3 inprecipitation per year · 311 mm
- 30.6 insnowfall per year · 78 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Thoreau: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station THOREAU 12 SE, NM US (USC00298834), adjusted for the elevation of Thoreau.
Thoreau weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thoreau through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Thoreau?
Thoreau has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 12.3 inches (311 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Thoreau is May–June and September–October. At 7,218 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Thoreau
What is the hottest month in Thoreau?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Thoreau?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Thoreau?
About 12.3 inches (311 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Thoreau?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Thoreau?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thoreau have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Thoreau in November?
Highs average 59°F and lows 21°F, with about 0.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Thoreau?
Around 6:47 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:07 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Thoreau weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Thoreau.
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