Vera Cruz, NM
Historical community (former settlement) in Lincoln County, New Mexico
Vera Cruz is a historical community (former settlement) in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It is 4.7 miles S of Nogal, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88323.
Vera Cruz at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lincoln County
- ZIP code
- 88323
- Nearest town
- Nogal (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.6061, -105.7008
Weather in Vera Cruz now
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Vera Cruz weather by the hour
Vera Cruz weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Vera Cruz.
This week in Vera Cruz
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Vera Cruz
What is the weather usually like in Vera Cruz?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 16.6 inprecipitation per year · 421 mm
- 27.3 insnowfall per year · 69 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Vera Cruz: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CAPITAN, NM US (USC00291440), adjusted for the elevation of Vera Cruz.
Vera Cruz weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Vera Cruz through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:48 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Vera Cruz?
Vera Cruz has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 16.6 inches (421 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 27 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Vera Cruz 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 Vera Cruz
The closest live webcam is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 15.3 miles S of Vera Cruz.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Vera Cruz.
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Questions about Vera Cruz
Where is Vera Cruz, NM?
Vera Cruz is a historical community (former settlement) in Lincoln County, New Mexico, 4.7 miles S of Nogal.
What county is Vera Cruz in?
Vera Cruz is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Vera Cruz, NM?
The ZIP code for Vera Cruz is 88323.
What is the nearest town to Vera Cruz?
Nogal, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Vera Cruz?
Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 15.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Vera Cruz?
June, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Vera Cruz?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Vera Cruz?
About 16.6 inches (421 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Vera Cruz?
Yes, about 27 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Vera Cruz?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Vera Cruz have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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