Upper Nutria, NM
Unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico
Upper Nutria is a small unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico. It is 7.3 miles N of McGaffey, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87347.
Upper Nutria at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- McKinley County
- ZIP code
- 87347
- Nearest town
- McGaffey (7.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.2697, -108.5703
Weather in Upper Nutria now
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Upper Nutria weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Upper Nutria.
This week in Upper Nutria
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Upper Nutria
What is the weather usually like in Upper Nutria?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 19.7 inprecipitation per year · 500 mm
- 42.1 insnowfall per year · 107 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Upper Nutria: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MCGAFFEY 5 SE, NM US (USC00295560), adjusted for the elevation of Upper Nutria.
Upper Nutria weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Upper Nutria through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Upper Nutria?
Upper Nutria has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 19.7 inches (500 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 42 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Upper Nutria 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 Upper Nutria
The closest live webcam is Lupton, 28.0 miles W of Upper Nutria.
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Questions about Upper Nutria
Where is Upper Nutria, NM?
Upper Nutria is an unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico, 7.3 miles N of McGaffey.
What county is Upper Nutria in?
Upper Nutria is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Upper Nutria, NM?
The ZIP code for Upper Nutria is 87347.
What is the nearest town to Upper Nutria?
McGaffey, 7.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Upper Nutria?
Yes. The closest is Lupton, 28.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Upper Nutria?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Upper Nutria?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Upper Nutria?
About 19.7 inches (500 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Upper Nutria?
Yes, about 42 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Upper Nutria?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Upper Nutria have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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