Whitehorse, NM
Unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico
Whitehorse is a small unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico. It is 12.5 miles NE of Pueblo Pintado, the nearest town.
Whitehorse at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- McKinley County
- Nearest town
- Pueblo Pintado (12.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.8111, -107.7472
Weather in Whitehorse now
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Whitehorse weather by the hour
Whitehorse weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whitehorse.
This week in Whitehorse
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whitehorse
What is the weather usually like in Whitehorse?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 8.9 inprecipitation per year · 227 mm
- 11.2 insnowfall per year · 28 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Whitehorse: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHACO CANYON NATL MON, NM US (USC00291647), adjusted for the elevation of Whitehorse.
Whitehorse weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whitehorse through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Whitehorse?
Whitehorse has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 8.9 inches (227 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Whitehorse 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 Whitehorse
The closest live webcam is Farmington › South-east: Education Drive - Golden Circle, 70.6 miles N of Whitehorse.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Whitehorse.
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Questions about Whitehorse
Where is Whitehorse, NM?
Whitehorse is an unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico, 12.5 miles NE of Pueblo Pintado.
What county is Whitehorse in?
Whitehorse is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the nearest town to Whitehorse?
Pueblo Pintado, 12.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whitehorse?
Yes. The closest is Farmington › South-east: Education Drive - Golden Circle, 70.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whitehorse?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Whitehorse?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Whitehorse?
About 8.9 inches (227 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Whitehorse?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Whitehorse?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whitehorse have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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