Twin Buttes, NM
Unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico
Twin Buttes is a small unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico. It is 1.3 miles SW of Crestview, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87301.
Twin Buttes at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- McKinley County
- ZIP code
- 87301
- Nearest town
- Crestview (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.5044, -108.8467
Weather in Twin Buttes now
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Twin Buttes weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Twin Buttes.
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What is the weather usually like in Twin Buttes?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 14°F average low
- 10.7 inprecipitation per year · 272 mm
- 33.8 insnowfall per year · 86 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Twin Buttes: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GALLUP MUNI AP, NM US (USW00023081), adjusted for the elevation of Twin Buttes.
Twin Buttes weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Twin Buttes through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Twin Buttes?
Twin Buttes has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 10.7 inches (272 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 34 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Twin Buttes 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 Twin Buttes
The closest live webcam is Lupton, 15.7 miles SW of Twin Buttes.
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Questions about Twin Buttes
Where is Twin Buttes, NM?
Twin Buttes is an unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico, 1.3 miles SW of Crestview.
What county is Twin Buttes in?
Twin Buttes is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Twin Buttes, NM?
The ZIP code for Twin Buttes is 87301.
What is the nearest town to Twin Buttes?
Crestview, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Twin Buttes?
Yes. The closest is Lupton, 15.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Twin Buttes?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Twin Buttes?
December, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Twin Buttes?
About 10.7 inches (272 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Twin Buttes?
Yes, about 34 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Twin Buttes?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Twin Buttes have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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