Tatum, New Mexico Weather
Tatum, New Mexico — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Tatum, Lea County.
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About Tatum, New Mexico
Tatum rests on the high plains, a sprawl of ochre earth and wide, indifferent sky. It lies 39.7 miles north-north-west of Hobbs, NM (from Hobbs, NM: bearing 345°T), and is situated 21.7 miles north of Lovington. The land here is a study in subtle shifts of color, from the pale dust that coats everything to the deeper rusts and browns of the sparse, hardy grasses that cling to the low swells of terrain. The wind, a constant companion, shapes the very air, carrying the scent of dry earth and distant, unseen livestock. During the long summer afternoons, the heat presses down, a palpable weight that makes the distant horizon shimmer, blurring the edges of the world. Evenings bring a softening, a mellowing of the fierce light, as the sun bleeds across the western sky in hues of rose and pale gold, a quiet benediction on the stoic landscape. The history of Tatum is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of those who tamed this arid expanse. Oil and ranching form the bedrock of its economy, a testament to the resilience of those who coaxed a living from the challenging soil. The rhythm of life in Tatum is dictated by the sun and the seasons, a steady, unhurried cadence that has persisted through generations. You might see the glint of a pickup truck on a dusty road, or the distant silhouette of cattle against the vast canvas of the plains, each a small, vital part of the enduring character of this corner of Lea County. The local cafe, a hub of hushed conversations and the clatter of mugs, offers a glimpse into the unpretentious heart of Tatum.
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| Location | Tatum, Lea County, New Mexico |
| Coordinates | 33.257057°N, 103.317728°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 88267 |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Tatum, New Mexico Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Tatum, New Mexico, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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 Tatum includes coordinates 33.257057°N, 103.317728°W, situated in Lea County. ZIP code 88267. Telephone area code: 575. Timezone: Mountain Time (America/Denver).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
