Upper Colonias, NM
Unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico
Upper Colonias is a small unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It is 3.7 miles W of East Pecos, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87538.
Upper Colonias at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- San Miguel County
- ZIP code
- 87538
- Nearest town
- East Pecos (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.5764, -105.5839
Weather in Upper Colonias now
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Upper Colonias weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Upper Colonias.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Upper Colonias
What is the weather usually like in Upper Colonias?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 18°F average low
- 16.2 inprecipitation per year · 411 mm
- 26.3 insnowfall per year · 67 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Upper Colonias: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PECOS NM, NM US (USC00296676), adjusted for the elevation of Upper Colonias.
Upper Colonias weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Upper Colonias through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Upper Colonias?
Upper Colonias has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 16.2 inches (411 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Upper Colonias 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 Upper Colonias
The closest live webcam is Rio en Medio, 19.1 miles NW of Upper Colonias.
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Questions about Upper Colonias
Where is Upper Colonias, NM?
Upper Colonias is an unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico, 3.7 miles W of East Pecos.
What county is Upper Colonias in?
Upper Colonias is in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Upper Colonias, NM?
The ZIP code for Upper Colonias is 87538.
What is the nearest town to Upper Colonias?
East Pecos, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Upper Colonias?
Yes. The closest is Rio en Medio, 19.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Upper Colonias?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Upper Colonias?
December, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Upper Colonias?
About 16.2 inches (411 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Upper Colonias?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Upper Colonias?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Upper Colonias have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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