Tucumcari, NM weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Tucumcari now

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Tucumcari weather by the hour

Tucumcari weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tucumcari.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tucumcari

What is the weather usually like in Tucumcari?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°40°60°79°99°53°25°Jan58°28°Feb66°35°Mar73°42°Apr82°52°May92°61°Jun94°66°Jul92°64°Aug85°57°Sep75°44°Oct63°34°Nov53°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.4"Feb0.9"Mar1.0"Apr1.8"May1.8"Jun2.8"Jul2.6"Aug1.6"Sep1.4"Oct0.6"Nov0.7"Dec

Best time to visit Tucumcari: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TUCUMCARI 4 NE, NM US (USC00299156), adjusted for the elevation of Tucumcari.

Tucumcari weather month by month

January
53° 25°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 3.8 in of snow
February
58° 28°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 2.1 in of snow
March
66° 35°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
April
73° 42°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
May
82° 52°F
1.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
June
92° 61°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
94° 66°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
92° 64°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
85° 57°F
1.6 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
75° 44°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
November
63° 34°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
December
53° 26°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Tucumcari through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:01 AM5:07 PM10 h 6 min
February6:39 AM5:38 PM10 h 59 min
March7:03 AM7:03 PM12 h 0 min
April6:20 AM7:28 PM13 h 7 min
May5:49 AM7:53 PM14 h 4 min
June5:38 AM8:12 PM14 h 33 min
July5:50 AM8:11 PM14 h 20 min
August6:13 AM7:44 PM13 h 31 min
September6:36 AM7:03 PM12 h 26 min
October6:59 AM6:21 PM11 h 21 min
November6:28 AM4:50 PM10 h 21 min
December6:54 AM4:45 PM9 h 51 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Tucumcari?

Tucumcari has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 16.1 inches (408 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Tucumcari is April–May and September–October. At 4,091 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 Tucumcari

What is the hottest month in Tucumcari?

July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).

What is the coldest month in Tucumcari?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Tucumcari?

About 16.1 inches (408 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Tucumcari?

Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Tucumcari?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Tucumcari have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

What is the weather like in Tucumcari in November?

Highs average 63°F and lows 34°F, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Tucumcari?

Around 6:28 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:50 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Tucumcari weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Tucumcari.

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