Valdez, NM
Unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico
Valdez is a small unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico. It is 0.9 miles S of Arroyo Seco, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87514.
Valdez at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Taos County
- ZIP code
- 87514
- Nearest town
- Arroyo Seco (0.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.5344, -105.5833
Weather in Valdez now
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Valdez weather by the hour
Valdez weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Valdez.
This week in Valdez
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Valdez
What is the weather usually like in Valdez?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 12.7 inprecipitation per year · 323 mm
- 28.4 insnowfall per year · 72 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Valdez: May to July and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TAOS, NM US (USC00298668), adjusted for the elevation of Valdez.
Valdez weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Valdez through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Valdez?
Valdez 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 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 12.7 inches (323 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Valdez is May to July 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 Valdez
The closest live webcam is Taos Pueblo › North: Arroyo Seco - Valdez, 1.5 miles SE of Valdez.
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Questions about Valdez
Where is Valdez, NM?
Valdez is an unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico, 0.9 miles S of Arroyo Seco.
What county is Valdez in?
Valdez is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Valdez, NM?
The ZIP code for Valdez is 87514.
What is the nearest town to Valdez?
Arroyo Seco, 0.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Valdez?
Yes. The closest is Taos Pueblo › North: Arroyo Seco - Valdez, 1.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Valdez?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Valdez?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Valdez?
About 12.7 inches (323 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Valdez?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Valdez?
May to July and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Valdez have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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