Vallecitos, NM

Unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

Vallecitos is a small unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 7.5 miles NW of Cañones, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87537.

Vallecitos at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Rio Arriba County
ZIP code
87537
Nearest town
Cañones (7.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
36.0906, -106.3383

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?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

13°33°53°72°92°42°18°Jan47°22°Feb56°29°Mar63°35°Apr73°44°May84°53°Jun87°58°Jul85°57°Aug79°49°Sep67°37°Oct54°27°Nov43°19°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.3"Feb0.6"Mar0.8"Apr0.8"May0.6"Jun1.6"Jul1.8"Aug1.2"Sep0.9"Oct0.5"Nov0.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ABIQUIU DAM, NM US (USC00290041), adjusted for the elevation of Vallecitos.

Vallecitos weather month by month

January
42° 18°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow
February
47° 22°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
March
56° 29°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
April
63° 35°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
May
73° 44°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
84° 53°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
87° 58°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
85° 57°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
79° 49°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
67° 37°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
54° 27°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
December
43° 19°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Vallecitos through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:13 AM5:15 PM10 h 2 min
February6:50 AM5:47 PM10 h 57 min
March7:14 AM7:14 PM11 h 59 min
April6:30 AM7:40 PM13 h 10 min
May5:57 AM8:05 PM14 h 8 min
June5:46 AM8:25 PM14 h 39 min
July5:58 AM8:23 PM14 h 25 min
August6:22 AM7:56 PM13 h 34 min
September6:46 AM7:14 PM12 h 27 min
October7:11 AM6:30 PM11 h 19 min
November6:40 AM4:59 PM10 h 18 min
December7:07 AM4:53 PM9 h 46 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 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).

It gets about 10.1 inches (255 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Vallecitos 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 Vallecitos

The closest live webcam is Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserve, 12.2 miles SW of Vallecitos.

Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserveunknown · 12.2 mi SWOn Windy
Los Alamos: Pajarito Mountain Ski AreaLos Alamos · 14.0 mi SOn Windy
Los AlamosLos Alamos · 14.6 mi SOn Windy
Rio en Mediounknown · 36.6 mi SEOn Windy
Taos › East: Arroyo Hondounknown · 43.2 mi NEOn Windy
Taos: SMU-in-Taos at Fort BurgwinTaos · 44.3 mi EOn Windy

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, 7.5 miles NW of Cañones.

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 87537.

What is the nearest town to Vallecitos?

Cañones, 7.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Vallecitos?

Yes. The closest is Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserve, 12.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Vallecitos?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°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 10.1 inches (255 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Vallecitos?

Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Vallecitos?

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

What climate does Vallecitos have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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