Wingate, NM
Unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico
Wingate is a small unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico. It is 3.0 miles S of Fort Wingate, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87316.
Wingate at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- McKinley County
- ZIP code
- 87316
- Nearest town
- Fort Wingate (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.5144, -108.5442
Weather in Wingate now
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Wingate weather by the hour
Wingate weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wingate.
This week in Wingate
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wingate
What is the weather usually like in Wingate?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 16°F average low
- 12.5 inprecipitation per year · 318 mm
- 20.6 insnowfall per year · 52 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wingate: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GALLUP SAND & GRAVEL, NM US (USC00293428), adjusted for the elevation of Wingate.
Wingate weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wingate through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Wingate?
Wingate has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 12.5 inches (318 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wingate 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 Wingate
The closest live webcam is Tse Bonito, 30.3 miles W of Wingate.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wingate.
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Questions about Wingate
Where is Wingate, NM?
Wingate is an unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico, 3.0 miles S of Fort Wingate.
What county is Wingate in?
Wingate is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Wingate, NM?
The ZIP code for Wingate is 87316.
What is the nearest town to Wingate?
Fort Wingate, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wingate?
Yes. The closest is Tse Bonito, 30.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wingate?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Wingate?
December, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Wingate?
About 12.5 inches (318 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Wingate?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wingate?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wingate have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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