Yates, NM
Unincorporated community in Harding County, New Mexico
Yates is a small unincorporated community in Harding County, New Mexico. It is 20.9 miles SW of Roy, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87743.
Yates at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Harding County
- ZIP code
- 87743
- Nearest town
- Roy (20.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.1303, -103.9008
Weather in Yates now
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Yates weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Yates.
This week in Yates
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Yates
What is the weather usually like in Yates?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 15.2 inprecipitation per year · 387 mm
- 20.5 insnowfall per year · 52 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Yates: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PASAMONTE, NM US (USC00296619), adjusted for the elevation of Yates.
Yates weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Yates through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Yates?
Yates has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 15.2 inches (387 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 20 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Yates 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 Yates
The closest live webcam is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 76.3 miles W of Yates.
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Questions about Yates
Where is Yates, NM?
Yates is an unincorporated community in Harding County, New Mexico, 20.9 miles SW of Roy.
What county is Yates in?
Yates is in Harding County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Yates, NM?
The ZIP code for Yates is 87743.
What is the nearest town to Yates?
Roy, 20.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Yates?
Yes. The closest is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 76.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Yates?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Yates?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Yates?
About 15.2 inches (387 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Yates?
Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Yates?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Yates have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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