Vista Encantada, NM

Unincorporated community in Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Vista Encantada is a small unincorporated community in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It is 4.4 miles S of Kirtland AFB, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87110.

Vista Encantada at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Bernalillo County
ZIP code
87110
Nearest town
Kirtland AFB (4.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
35.1108, -106.5675

Weather in Vista Encantada now

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Vista Encantada weather by the hour

Vista Encantada weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Vista Encantada.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Vista Encantada

What is the weather usually like in Vista Encantada?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°58°76°94°45°26°Jan51°29°Feb60°35°Mar69°40°Apr78°49°May88°58°Jun89°62°Jul86°61°Aug80°55°Sep68°43°Oct54°33°Nov44°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.7"Jan0.9"Feb1.1"Mar0.9"Apr0.7"May0.6"Jun2.6"Jul2.7"Aug1.6"Sep1.3"Oct0.9"Nov1.1"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALBUQUERQUE FOOTHILLS NE, NM US (USC00290225), adjusted for the elevation of Vista Encantada.

Vista Encantada weather month by month

January
45° 26°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.0 in of snow
February
51° 29°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow
March
60° 35°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 3.7 in of snow
April
69° 40°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
May
78° 49°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
88° 58°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
89° 62°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
86° 61°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 55°F
1.6 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
68° 43°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
November
54° 33°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
December
44° 26°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 6.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Vista Encantada through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:12 AM5:19 PM10 h 6 min
February6:50 AM5:50 PM10 h 59 min
March7:15 AM7:15 PM12 h 0 min
April6:32 AM7:40 PM13 h 7 min
May6:00 AM8:04 PM14 h 3 min
June5:50 AM8:23 PM14 h 33 min
July6:02 AM8:22 PM14 h 20 min
August6:25 AM7:56 PM13 h 31 min
September6:48 AM7:14 PM12 h 26 min
October7:11 AM6:32 PM11 h 21 min
November6:39 AM5:01 PM10 h 22 min
December7:05 AM4:57 PM9 h 51 min

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

What is the weather like in Vista Encantada?

Vista Encantada has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).

It gets about 14.9 inches (379 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Vista Encantada 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 Vista Encantada

The closest live webcam is Albuquerque › East: Albuquerque International Sunport, 5.5 miles SW of Vista Encantada.

Albuquerque › East: Albuquerque International SunportAlbuquerque · 5.5 mi SWOn Windy
Albuquerque: KOB-TV City CamAlbuquerque · 5.9 mi WOn Windy
South Valley › SouthSouth Valley · 5.9 mi SWOn Windy
Carnuelunknown · 7.0 mi SEOn Windy
Federal Aviation Administration › South: Sandia Peak TramwayFederal Aviation Administration · 9.6 mi NEOn Windy
Federal Aviation Administration › East: Sandia Peak Ski AreaFederal Aviation Administration · 9.6 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Vista Encantada.

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Questions about Vista Encantada

Where is Vista Encantada, NM?

Vista Encantada is an unincorporated community in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 4.4 miles S of Kirtland AFB.

What county is Vista Encantada in?

Vista Encantada is in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Vista Encantada, NM?

The ZIP code for Vista Encantada is 87110.

What is the nearest town to Vista Encantada?

Kirtland AFB, 4.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Vista Encantada?

Yes. The closest is Albuquerque › East: Albuquerque International Sunport, 5.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Vista Encantada?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Vista Encantada?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Vista Encantada?

About 14.9 inches (379 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Vista Encantada?

Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Vista Encantada?

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

What climate does Vista Encantada have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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