Upper La Posada, NM

Unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico

Upper La Posada is a small unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It is 5.1 miles S of Pecos, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87552.

Upper La Posada at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
San Miguel County
ZIP code
87552
Nearest town
Pecos (5.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
35.6492, -105.6811

Weather in Upper La Posada now

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Upper La Posada weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Upper La Posada.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Upper La Posada

What is the weather usually like in Upper La Posada?

Cfb
Oceanic climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

13°32°52°71°90°47°18°Jan50°21°Feb57°26°Mar64°31°Apr73°39°May84°48°Jun85°54°Jul83°52°Aug78°45°Sep67°35°Oct55°25°Nov47°18°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.7"Jan0.6"Feb0.7"Mar0.7"Apr1.0"May1.2"Jun3.2"Jul3.0"Aug1.7"Sep1.2"Oct1.0"Nov1.0"Dec

Best time to visit Upper La Posada: 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 La Posada.

Upper La Posada weather month by month

January
47° 18°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow
February
50° 21°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow
March
57° 26°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow
April
64° 31°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
May
73° 39°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
June
84° 48°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
July
85° 54°F
3.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
83° 52°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
78° 45°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
67° 35°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
November
55° 25°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.7 in of snow
December
47° 18°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Upper La Posada through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:10 AM5:14 PM10 h 4 min
February6:47 AM5:45 PM10 h 58 min
March7:11 AM7:11 PM11 h 59 min
April6:28 AM7:37 PM13 h 9 min
May5:55 AM8:02 PM14 h 6 min
June5:45 AM8:21 PM14 h 36 min
July5:57 AM8:20 PM14 h 22 min
August6:20 AM7:53 PM13 h 32 min
September6:44 AM7:11 PM12 h 26 min
October7:08 AM6:28 PM11 h 20 min
November6:37 AM4:57 PM10 h 19 min
December7:03 AM4:52 PM9 h 48 min

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

What is the weather like in Upper La Posada?

Upper La Posada 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 La Posada 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 La Posada

The closest live webcam is Rio en Medio, 11.8 miles NW of Upper La Posada.

Rio en Mediounknown · 11.8 mi NWOn Windy
Vaditounknown · 35.6 mi NOn Windy
Los AlamosLos Alamos · 38.2 mi NWOn Windy
Los Alamos: Pajarito Mountain Ski AreaLos Alamos · 43.0 mi NWOn Windy
Taos: SMU-in-Taos at Fort BurgwinTaos · 43.6 mi NOn Windy
Moriarty › South-west: Moriarty Municipal AirportMoriarty · 49.5 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Upper La Posada.

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Questions about Upper La Posada

Where is Upper La Posada, NM?

Upper La Posada is an unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico, 5.1 miles S of Pecos.

What county is Upper La Posada in?

Upper La Posada is in San Miguel County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Upper La Posada, NM?

The ZIP code for Upper La Posada is 87552.

What is the nearest town to Upper La Posada?

Pecos, 5.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Upper La Posada?

Yes. The closest is Rio en Medio, 11.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Upper La Posada?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Upper La Posada?

December, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Upper La Posada?

About 16.2 inches (411 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Upper La Posada?

Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Upper La Posada?

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

What climate does Upper La Posada have?

Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).

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