Vegas Junction, NM

Unincorporated community in Guadalupe County, New Mexico

Vegas Junction is a small unincorporated community in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It is 13.5 miles S of Pastura, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88435.

Vegas Junction at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Guadalupe County
ZIP code
88435
Nearest town
Pastura (13.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
34.9764, -104.9906

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Vegas Junction weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Vegas Junction.

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What is the weather usually like in Vegas Junction?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°37°57°77°97°55°22°Jan58°24°Feb66°29°Mar73°36°Apr81°45°May90°53°Jun92°59°Jul90°58°Aug84°50°Sep74°38°Oct63°28°Nov54°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.5"Feb0.7"Mar0.7"Apr1.4"May1.9"Jun2.7"Jul2.5"Aug2.0"Sep1.3"Oct0.6"Nov0.8"Dec

Best time to visit Vegas Junction: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DILIA, NM US (USC00292510), adjusted for the elevation of Vegas Junction.

Vegas Junction weather month by month

January
55° 22°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.2 in of snow
February
58° 24°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 3.7 in of snow
March
66° 29°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.6 in of snow
April
73° 36°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
May
81° 45°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
June
90° 53°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
92° 59°F
2.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
90° 58°F
2.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
84° 50°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
74° 38°F
1.3 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
November
63° 28°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow
December
54° 22°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 8.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Vegas Junction through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:05 AM5:13 PM10 h 7 min
February6:44 AM5:44 PM10 h 59 min
March7:08 AM7:08 PM12 h 0 min
April6:26 AM7:33 PM13 h 7 min
May5:54 AM7:57 PM14 h 3 min
June5:44 AM8:16 PM14 h 32 min
July5:56 AM8:15 PM14 h 19 min
August6:19 AM7:49 PM13 h 30 min
September6:41 AM7:08 PM12 h 26 min
October7:04 AM6:26 PM11 h 21 min
November6:33 AM4:55 PM10 h 22 min
December6:59 AM4:51 PM9 h 52 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Vegas Junction?

Vegas Junction has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).

It gets about 15.7 inches (398 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 27 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Vegas Junction is April–May 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 Vegas Junction

The closest live webcam is Santa Rosa › West: Blue Hole, 18.2 miles E of Vegas Junction.

Santa Rosa › West: Blue HoleSanta Rosa · 18.2 mi EOn Windy
Moriarty › South-west: Moriarty Municipal AirportMoriarty · 57.2 mi WOn Windy
Rio en Mediounknown · 72.4 mi NWOn Windy
Federal Aviation Administration › East: Sandia Peak Ski AreaFederal Aviation Administration · 83.0 mi WOn Windy
Federal Aviation Administration › South: Sandia Peak TramwayFederal Aviation Administration · 83.0 mi WOn Windy
Carnuelunknown · 83.3 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Vegas Junction.

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Questions about Vegas Junction

Where is Vegas Junction, NM?

Vegas Junction is an unincorporated community in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, 13.5 miles S of Pastura.

What county is Vegas Junction in?

Vegas Junction is in Guadalupe County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Vegas Junction, NM?

The ZIP code for Vegas Junction is 88435.

What is the nearest town to Vegas Junction?

Pastura, 13.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Vegas Junction?

Yes. The closest is Santa Rosa › West: Blue Hole, 18.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Vegas Junction?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Vegas Junction?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Vegas Junction?

About 15.7 inches (398 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Vegas Junction?

Yes, about 27 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Vegas Junction?

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

What climate does Vegas Junction have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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