Peñasco, New Mexico Weather
Peñasco, New Mexico — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Peñasco, Taos County.
Full aviation weather for Peñasco is published on the Taos Regional Airport (KSKX) page, 32 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 2 airfields within reach of Peñasco have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Peñasco: Angel Fire Airport (KAXX) 45 km
Conditions reported at KSKX describe the airfield itself. Weather 32 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Peñasco specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Peñasco.
About Peñasco, New Mexico
Peñasco, New Mexico, unfolds as a landscape of rugged beauty where the high desert meets the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. It lies 36.2 miles north-north-east of Santa Fe, NM (from Santa Fe, NM: bearing 23°T), and is situated 17.6 miles south-south-west of Taos. Dusty roads wind through scrub oak and piñon pine, climbing gently towards horizons that stretch, vast and silent, under an immense, cerulean sky. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a crispness that speaks of altitude and the coming coolness of evening, a scent of dry earth and wild sage. Here, the land itself seems to possess a quiet, enduring character, a patient observer of seasons and the passage of generations. The history of Peñasco is deeply entwined with the agricultural traditions of the region, a legacy evident in the small family farms and ranches that still dot the surrounding valleys. For centuries, this area has sustained life through the careful cultivation of the land, a practice that continues to shape the local economy, alongside a growing appreciation for artisanal crafts and a burgeoning tourism drawn to its authentic Southwestern charm. The Acequia Madre, an ancient irrigation system, remains a vital artery, a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of its early inhabitants. Peñasco itself, with its sturdy adobe buildings and the vibrant colors of its art galleries, hums with a gentle, unhurried energy, a place where the past and present coexist in a quiet, harmonious dialogue.
Live animated radar for Peñasco and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Peñasco, Taos County, New Mexico |
| Coordinates | 36.16947°N, 105.686404°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 87553 |
| Area Code | 505 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Peñasco, New Mexico Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Peñasco, New Mexico, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Peñasco includes coordinates 36.169470°N, 105.686404°W, situated in Taos County. ZIP code 87553. Telephone area code: 505. Timezone: Mountain Time (America/Denver).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
