Tinaja, NM
Unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico
Tinaja is a small unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico. It is 5.3 miles SW of El Morro Valley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87321.
Tinaja at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Cibola County
- ZIP code
- 87321
- Nearest town
- El Morro Valley (5.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.0825, -108.2639
Weather in Tinaja now
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Tinaja weather by the hour
Tinaja weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tinaja.
This week in Tinaja
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 · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 13.9 inprecipitation per year · 353 mm
- 38.0 insnowfall per year · 97 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tinaja: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EL MORRO NATL MON, NM US (USC00292785), adjusted for the elevation of Tinaja.
Tinaja weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tinaja through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Tinaja?
Tinaja has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 13.9 inches (353 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Tinaja 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 Tinaja
The closest live webcam is Lupton, 48.4 miles NW of Tinaja.
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Questions about Tinaja
Where is Tinaja, NM?
Tinaja is an unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico, 5.3 miles SW of El Morro Valley.
What county is Tinaja in?
Tinaja is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Tinaja, NM?
The ZIP code for Tinaja is 87321.
What is the nearest town to Tinaja?
El Morro Valley, 5.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tinaja?
Yes. The closest is Lupton, 48.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tinaja?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°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 13.9 inches (353 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Tinaja?
Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tinaja?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tinaja have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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