Tinaja, NM
Unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico
Tinaja is a small unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico. It is 11.6 miles SW of Maxwell, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87740.
Tinaja at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Colfax County
- ZIP code
- 87740
- Nearest town
- Maxwell (11.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.6531, -104.3897
Weather in Tinaja now
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Tinaja weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tinaja.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tinaja
What is the weather usually like in Tinaja?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 13.7 inprecipitation per year · 349 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tinaja: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RATON MUNI CREWS AP, NM US (USW00023052), adjusted for the elevation of Tinaja.
Tinaja weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tinaja through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Tinaja?
Tinaja has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 13.7 inches (349 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Tinaja is May–June and September–October. 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 Tinaja
The closest live webcam is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 50.8 miles W of Tinaja.
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Questions about Tinaja
Where is Tinaja, NM?
Tinaja is an unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico, 11.6 miles SW of Maxwell.
What county is Tinaja in?
Tinaja is in Colfax County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Tinaja, NM?
The ZIP code for Tinaja is 87740.
What is the nearest town to Tinaja?
Maxwell, 11.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tinaja?
Yes. The closest is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 50.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tinaja?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Tinaja?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Tinaja?
About 13.7 inches (349 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Tinaja?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Tinaja?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tinaja have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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