Tierra Azul, NM
Unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Tierra Azul is a small unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 4.2 miles W of Abiquiu, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87548.
Tierra Azul at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- ZIP code
- 87548
- Nearest town
- Abiquiu (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.2067, -106.2481
Weather in Tierra Azul now
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Tierra Azul weather by the hour
Tierra Azul weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tierra Azul.
This week in Tierra Azul
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tierra Azul
What is the weather usually like in Tierra Azul?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 11.7 inprecipitation per year · 298 mm
- 23.9 insnowfall per year · 61 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tierra Azul: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EL RITO, NM US (USC00292820), adjusted for the elevation of Tierra Azul.
Tierra Azul weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tierra Azul through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Tierra Azul?
Tierra Azul has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 11.7 inches (298 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Tierra Azul 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 Tierra Azul
The closest live webcam is Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserve, 21.6 miles SW of Tierra Azul.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Tierra Azul.
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Questions about Tierra Azul
Where is Tierra Azul, NM?
Tierra Azul is an unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 4.2 miles W of Abiquiu.
What county is Tierra Azul in?
Tierra Azul is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Tierra Azul, NM?
The ZIP code for Tierra Azul is 87548.
What is the nearest town to Tierra Azul?
Abiquiu, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tierra Azul?
Yes. The closest is Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserve, 21.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tierra Azul?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Tierra Azul?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Tierra Azul?
About 11.7 inches (298 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Tierra Azul?
Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tierra Azul?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tierra Azul have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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