Upper La Jara, NM
Unincorporated community in Sandoval County, New Mexico
Upper La Jara is a small unincorporated community in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It is 1.5 miles SW of La Jara, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87027.
Upper La Jara at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Sandoval County
- ZIP code
- 87027
- Nearest town
- La Jara (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.1206, -106.9222
Weather in Upper La Jara now
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Upper La Jara weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Upper La Jara.
This week in Upper La Jara
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Upper La Jara
What is the weather usually like in Upper La Jara?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 12.8 inprecipitation per year · 325 mm
- 34.1 insnowfall per year · 87 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Upper La Jara: April to June and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CUBA, NM US (USC00292241), adjusted for the elevation of Upper La Jara.
Upper La Jara weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Upper La Jara through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Upper La Jara?
Upper La Jara has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 12.8 inches (325 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 34 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Upper La Jara is April to June and 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 Upper La Jara
The closest live webcam is Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserve, 26.6 miles SE of Upper La Jara.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Upper La Jara.
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Questions about Upper La Jara
Where is Upper La Jara, NM?
Upper La Jara is an unincorporated community in Sandoval County, New Mexico, 1.5 miles SW of La Jara.
What county is Upper La Jara in?
Upper La Jara is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Upper La Jara, NM?
The ZIP code for Upper La Jara is 87027.
What is the nearest town to Upper La Jara?
La Jara, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Upper La Jara?
Yes. The closest is Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserve, 26.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Upper La Jara?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Upper La Jara?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Upper La Jara?
About 12.8 inches (325 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Upper La Jara?
Yes, about 34 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Upper La Jara?
April to June and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Upper La Jara have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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