Upton, NM

Unincorporated community in Roosevelt County, New Mexico

Upton is a small unincorporated community in Roosevelt County, New Mexico. It is 6.7 miles NE of Floyd, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88118.

Upton at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Roosevelt County
ZIP code
88118
Nearest town
Floyd (6.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
34.1553, -103.6525

Weather in Upton now

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Upton weather by the hour

Upton weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Upton.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Upton

What is the weather usually like in Upton?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°39°59°78°97°54°25°Jan59°28°Feb68°34°Mar76°41°Apr84°51°May92°60°Jun92°64°Jul91°63°Aug84°55°Sep76°44°Oct62°33°Nov54°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.3"Feb0.7"Mar0.7"Apr1.4"May2.0"Jun3.4"Jul3.0"Aug1.9"Sep1.5"Oct0.6"Nov0.6"Dec

Best time to visit Upton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELIDA, NM US (USC00292854), adjusted for the elevation of Upton.

Upton weather month by month

January
54° 25°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
February
59° 28°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
March
68° 34°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
April
76° 41°F
0.7 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
84° 51°F
1.4 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
92° 60°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
92° 64°F
3.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
91° 63°F
3.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
84° 55°F
1.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
76° 44°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
November
62° 33°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
December
54° 26°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Upton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:58 AM5:09 PM10 h 10 min
February6:37 AM5:39 PM11 h 1 min
March7:03 AM7:03 PM12 h 0 min
April6:21 AM7:27 PM13 h 5 min
May5:51 AM7:50 PM13 h 59 min
June5:41 AM8:09 PM14 h 28 min
July5:52 AM8:08 PM14 h 15 min
August6:14 AM7:43 PM13 h 28 min
September6:36 AM7:02 PM12 h 25 min
October6:58 AM6:21 PM11 h 22 min
November6:26 AM4:52 PM10 h 25 min
December6:51 AM4:47 PM9 h 56 min

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

What is the weather like in Upton?

Upton has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 16.7 inches (423 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Upton is April–May 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 Upton

The closest live webcam is Clovis › South: Farmers' Electric Cooperative, Inc. - Barry Elementary School - Townsgate Plaza, 31.9 miles NE of Upton.

Clovis › South: Farmers' Electric Cooperative, Inc. - Barry Elementary School - Townsgate PlazaClovis · 31.9 mi NEOn Windy
Santa Rosa › West: Blue HoleSanta Rosa · 79.5 mi NWOn Windy
Gruhlkey › East: IH40 @ CaprockGruhlkey · 90.5 mi NEOn Windy
Vega › East: IH40Vega · 102.1 mi NEOn Windy
Vega › West: IH40 Camera E ofVega · 103.9 mi NEOn Windy
Bushland › East: IH40 CameraBushland · 116.0 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Upton.

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Questions about Upton

Where is Upton, NM?

Upton is an unincorporated community in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, 6.7 miles NE of Floyd.

What county is Upton in?

Upton is in Roosevelt County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Upton, NM?

The ZIP code for Upton is 88118.

What is the nearest town to Upton?

Floyd, 6.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Upton?

Yes. The closest is Clovis › South: Farmers' Electric Cooperative, Inc. - Barry Elementary School - Townsgate Plaza, 31.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Upton?

June, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Upton?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Upton?

About 16.7 inches (423 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Upton?

Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Upton?

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

What climate does Upton have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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