Wimsatt, NM

Unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico

Wimsatt is a small unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico. It is 1.4 miles S of Twin Forks, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88317.

Wimsatt at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Otero County
ZIP code
88317
Nearest town
Twin Forks (1.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
32.9581, -105.6419

Weather in Wimsatt now

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Wimsatt weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wimsatt

What is the weather usually like in Wimsatt?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

14°30°47°63°79°42°19°Jan45°22°Feb51°26°Mar58°31°Apr66°38°May74°45°Jun72°48°Jul71°47°Aug67°42°Sep60°34°Oct51°26°Nov43°19°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.6"Jan1.7"Feb1.4"Mar0.9"Apr1.2"May2.2"Jun5.5"Jul5.0"Aug3.2"Sep2.1"Oct1.4"Nov2.1"Dec

Best time to visit Wimsatt: May to July and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLOUDCROFT, NM US (USC00291931), adjusted for the elevation of Wimsatt.

Wimsatt weather month by month

January
42° 19°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 13.1 in of snow
February
45° 22°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 13.3 in of snow
March
51° 26°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.8 in of snow
April
58° 31°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.7 in of snow
May
66° 38°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
June
74° 45°F
2.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
72° 48°F
5.5 in of rain · 11 wet days
August
71° 47°F
5.0 in of rain · 11 wet days
September
67° 42°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
60° 34°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
November
51° 26°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.3 in of snow
December
43° 19°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 16.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Wimsatt through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:03 AM5:20 PM10 h 16 min
February6:44 AM5:49 PM11 h 4 min
March7:11 AM7:11 PM12 h 0 min
April6:30 AM7:34 PM13 h 3 min
May6:01 AM7:56 PM13 h 54 min
June5:52 AM8:14 PM14 h 21 min
July6:03 AM8:13 PM14 h 9 min
August6:24 AM7:49 PM13 h 24 min
September6:45 AM7:10 PM12 h 25 min
October7:05 AM6:30 PM11 h 24 min
November6:32 AM5:02 PM10 h 30 min
December6:56 AM4:58 PM10 h 2 min

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

What is the weather like in Wimsatt?

Wimsatt has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 74°F (24°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).

It gets about 28.5 inches (723 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 67 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Wimsatt is May to July 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 Wimsatt

The closest live webcam is Cloudcroft › South-west: Burro Avenue, 5.9 miles W of Wimsatt.

Cloudcroft › South-west: Burro AvenueCloudcroft · 5.9 mi WOn Windy
Ruidoso: Ski ApacheRuidoso · 31.5 mi NOn Windy
El Paso › North: US-54 @ State LineEl Paso · 77.2 mi SWOn Windy
El Paso › North: US-54 @ Stan RobertsEl Paso · 78.7 mi SWOn Windy
El Paso › North: US-54 @ RM-37El Paso · 80.0 mi SWOn Windy
Las Cruces › EastLas Cruces · 80.3 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wimsatt.

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Questions about Wimsatt

Where is Wimsatt, NM?

Wimsatt is an unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico, 1.4 miles S of Twin Forks.

What county is Wimsatt in?

Wimsatt is in Otero County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Wimsatt, NM?

The ZIP code for Wimsatt is 88317.

What is the nearest town to Wimsatt?

Twin Forks, 1.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Wimsatt?

Yes. The closest is Cloudcroft › South-west: Burro Avenue, 5.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Wimsatt?

June, with an average high of 74°F (24°C).

What is the coldest month in Wimsatt?

January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Wimsatt?

About 28.5 inches (723 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Wimsatt?

Yes, about 67 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Wimsatt?

May to July and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Wimsatt have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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