Vaqueros, NM
Historical community (former settlement) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Vaqueros is a historical community (former settlement) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 17.4 miles NE of Dulce, the nearest town.
Vaqueros at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- Nearest town
- Dulce (17.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.7589, -107.1992
Weather in Vaqueros now
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Vaqueros weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Vaqueros.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Vaqueros
What is the weather usually like in Vaqueros?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 17.4 inprecipitation per year · 441 mm
- 55.7 insnowfall per year · 141 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Vaqueros: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DULCE, NM US (USC00292608), adjusted for the elevation of Vaqueros.
Vaqueros weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Vaqueros through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Vaqueros?
Vaqueros has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 17.4 inches (441 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 56 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Vaqueros 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 Vaqueros
The closest live webcam is Pagosa Springs › North-east: Blackhawk Aviation - Stevens Field, 37.5 miles N of Vaqueros.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Vaqueros.
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Questions about Vaqueros
Where is Vaqueros, NM?
Vaqueros is a historical community (former settlement) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 17.4 miles NE of Dulce.
What county is Vaqueros in?
Vaqueros is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the nearest town to Vaqueros?
Dulce, 17.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Vaqueros?
Yes. The closest is Pagosa Springs › North-east: Blackhawk Aviation - Stevens Field, 37.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Vaqueros?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Vaqueros?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Vaqueros?
About 17.4 inches (441 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Vaqueros?
Yes, about 56 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Vaqueros?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Vaqueros have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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