Vallecito, NM
Unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Vallecito is a small unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 2.2 miles S of Ojo Sarco, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87527.
Vallecito at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- ZIP code
- 87527
- Nearest town
- Ojo Sarco (2.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.1575, -105.7839
Weather in Vallecito now
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Vallecito weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Vallecito.
This week in Vallecito
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Vallecito
What is the weather usually like in Vallecito?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 11.1 inprecipitation per year · 282 mm
- 10.7 insnowfall per year · 27 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Vallecito: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALCALDE, NM US (USC00290245), adjusted for the elevation of Vallecito.
Vallecito weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Vallecito through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Vallecito?
Vallecito has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 11.1 inches (282 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Vallecito 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 Vallecito
The closest live webcam is Vadito, 13.1 miles E of Vallecito.
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Questions about Vallecito
Where is Vallecito, NM?
Vallecito is an unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 2.2 miles S of Ojo Sarco.
What county is Vallecito in?
Vallecito is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Vallecito, NM?
The ZIP code for Vallecito is 87527.
What is the nearest town to Vallecito?
Ojo Sarco, 2.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Vallecito?
Yes. The closest is Vadito, 13.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Vallecito?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Vallecito?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Vallecito?
About 11.1 inches (282 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Vallecito?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Vallecito?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Vallecito have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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