Thunderbird, NM
Unincorporated community in Torrance County, New Mexico
Thunderbird is a small unincorporated community in Torrance County, New Mexico. It is 5.0 miles N of Manzano, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87061.
Thunderbird at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Torrance County
- ZIP code
- 87061
- Nearest town
- Manzano (5.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 34.5764, -106.3983
Weather in Thunderbird now
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Thunderbird weather by the hour
Thunderbird weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thunderbird.
This week in Thunderbird
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thunderbird
What is the weather usually like in Thunderbird?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 17.0 inprecipitation per year · 431 mm
- 37.4 insnowfall per year · 95 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Thunderbird: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOUNTAINAIR 8NW, NM US (USC00295968), adjusted for the elevation of Thunderbird.
Thunderbird weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thunderbird through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:50 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Thunderbird?
Thunderbird has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 17.0 inches (431 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Thunderbird is May–June and August–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 Thunderbird
The closest live webcam is Carnuel, 33.7 miles N of Thunderbird.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thunderbird.
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Questions about Thunderbird
Where is Thunderbird, NM?
Thunderbird is an unincorporated community in Torrance County, New Mexico, 5.0 miles N of Manzano.
What county is Thunderbird in?
Thunderbird is in Torrance County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Thunderbird, NM?
The ZIP code for Thunderbird is 87061.
What is the nearest town to Thunderbird?
Manzano, 5.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thunderbird?
Yes. The closest is Carnuel, 33.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thunderbird?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Thunderbird?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Thunderbird?
About 17.0 inches (431 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Thunderbird?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Thunderbird?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thunderbird have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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