Wright Place, NM
Unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Wright Place is a small unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 14.0 miles E of Canjilon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87518.
Wright Place at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- ZIP code
- 87518
- Nearest town
- Canjilon (14.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.5019, -106.6756
Weather in Wright Place now
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Wright Place weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wright Place.
This week in Wright Place
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wright Place
What is the weather usually like in Wright Place?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 9°F average low
- 14.1 inprecipitation per year · 359 mm
- 35.7 insnowfall per year · 91 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wright Place: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EL VADO DAM, NM US (USC00292837), adjusted for the elevation of Wright Place.
Wright Place weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wright Place through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Wright Place?
Wright Place has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 9°F (-13°C).
It gets about 14.1 inches (359 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 36 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wright Place is May–June and August–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 Wright Place
The closest live webcam is Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserve, 38.7 miles S of Wright Place.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wright Place.
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Questions about Wright Place
Where is Wright Place, NM?
Wright Place is an unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 14.0 miles E of Canjilon.
What county is Wright Place in?
Wright Place is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Wright Place, NM?
The ZIP code for Wright Place is 87518.
What is the nearest town to Wright Place?
Canjilon, 14.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wright Place?
Yes. The closest is Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserve, 38.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wright Place?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Wright Place?
January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Wright Place?
About 14.1 inches (359 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Wright Place?
Yes, about 36 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wright Place?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wright Place have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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