Turquoise, NM
Unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico
Turquoise is a small unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico. It is 5.9 miles SW of Orogrande, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88342.
Turquoise at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Otero County
- ZIP code
- 88342
- Nearest town
- Orogrande (5.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 32.4450, -106.0322
Weather in Turquoise now
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Turquoise weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Turquoise.
This week in Turquoise
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Turquoise
What is the weather usually like in Turquoise?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 97°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 12.4 inprecipitation per year · 315 mm
- 1.9 insnowfall per year · 5 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Turquoise: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OROGRANDE, NM US (USC00296435), adjusted for the elevation of Turquoise.
Turquoise weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Turquoise through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:51 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Turquoise?
Turquoise has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 12.4 inches (315 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Turquoise is March to May and 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 Turquoise
The closest live webcam is El Paso › North: US-54 @ State Line, 35.2 miles SW of Turquoise.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Turquoise.
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Questions about Turquoise
Where is Turquoise, NM?
Turquoise is an unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico, 5.9 miles SW of Orogrande.
What county is Turquoise in?
Turquoise is in Otero County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Turquoise, NM?
The ZIP code for Turquoise is 88342.
What is the nearest town to Turquoise?
Orogrande, 5.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Turquoise?
Yes. The closest is El Paso › North: US-54 @ State Line, 35.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Turquoise?
June, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Turquoise?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Turquoise?
About 12.4 inches (315 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Turquoise?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Turquoise?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Turquoise have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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