Whitetail, NM
Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico
Whitetail is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It is 7.5 miles N of Ruidoso Downs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88340.
Whitetail at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lincoln County
- ZIP code
- 88340
- Nearest town
- Ruidoso Downs (7.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.2289, -105.5553
Weather in Whitetail now
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Whitetail weather by the hour
Whitetail weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whitetail.
This week in Whitetail
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whitetail
What is the weather usually like in Whitetail?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 22.0 inprecipitation per year · 559 mm
- 26.2 insnowfall per year · 67 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Whitetail: April to June and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RUIDOSO, NM US (USC00297649), adjusted for the elevation of Whitetail.
Whitetail weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whitetail through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:48 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Whitetail?
Whitetail has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 22.0 inches (559 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Whitetail is April to June and 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 Whitetail
The closest live webcam is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 17.7 miles NW of Whitetail.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Whitetail.
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Questions about Whitetail
Where is Whitetail, NM?
Whitetail is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico, 7.5 miles N of Ruidoso Downs.
What county is Whitetail in?
Whitetail is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Whitetail, NM?
The ZIP code for Whitetail is 88340.
What is the nearest town to Whitetail?
Ruidoso Downs, 7.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whitetail?
Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 17.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whitetail?
June, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Whitetail?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Whitetail?
About 22.0 inches (559 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Whitetail?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Whitetail?
April to June and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whitetail have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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