Virginia City, NM
Unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico
Virginia City is a small unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico. It is 2.6 miles SW of Eagle Nest, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87718.
Virginia City at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Colfax County
- ZIP code
- 87718
- Nearest town
- Eagle Nest (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.5797, -105.2394
Weather in Virginia City now
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Virginia City weather by the hour
Virginia City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Virginia City.
This week in Virginia City
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Virginia City
What is the weather usually like in Virginia City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
- 17.2 inprecipitation per year · 437 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Virginia City: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EAGLE NEST, NM US (USC00292700), adjusted for the elevation of Virginia City.
Virginia City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Virginia City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Virginia City?
Virginia City has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).
It gets about 17.2 inches (437 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Virginia City is June to 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 Virginia City
The closest live webcam is Taos Ski Valley: Wheeler Peak, 10.0 miles W of Virginia City.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Virginia City.
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Questions about Virginia City
Where is Virginia City, NM?
Virginia City is an unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico, 2.6 miles SW of Eagle Nest.
What county is Virginia City in?
Virginia City is in Colfax County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Virginia City, NM?
The ZIP code for Virginia City is 87718.
What is the nearest town to Virginia City?
Eagle Nest, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Virginia City?
Yes. The closest is Taos Ski Valley: Wheeler Peak, 10.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Virginia City?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Virginia City?
January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Virginia City?
About 17.2 inches (437 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Virginia City?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Virginia City?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Virginia City have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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