Vallecitos, NM
Unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Vallecitos is a small unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 9.1 miles SE of La Madera, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87581.
Vallecitos at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- ZIP code
- 87581
- Nearest town
- La Madera (9.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.4950, -106.1161
Weather in Vallecitos now
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Vallecitos weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Vallecitos.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Vallecitos
What is the weather usually like in Vallecitos?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 11.7 inprecipitation per year · 298 mm
- 23.9 insnowfall per year · 61 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Vallecitos: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EL RITO, NM US (USC00292820), adjusted for the elevation of Vallecitos.
Vallecitos weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Vallecitos through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Vallecitos?
Vallecitos has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 11.7 inches (298 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Vallecitos 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 Vallecitos
The closest live webcam is Taos › East: Arroyo Hondo, 17.5 miles E of Vallecitos.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Vallecitos.
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Questions about Vallecitos
Where is Vallecitos, NM?
Vallecitos is an unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 9.1 miles SE of La Madera.
What county is Vallecitos in?
Vallecitos is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Vallecitos, NM?
The ZIP code for Vallecitos is 87581.
What is the nearest town to Vallecitos?
La Madera, 9.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Vallecitos?
Yes. The closest is Taos › East: Arroyo Hondo, 17.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Vallecitos?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Vallecitos?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Vallecitos?
About 11.7 inches (298 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Vallecitos?
Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Vallecitos?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Vallecitos have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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