Weather in Petaca, NM
Updated 2026-09-26 08:00 local time · ZIP codes 87554
Sunny
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
56°4% rain60°3% rain63°2% rain67°1% rain69°1% rain71°1% rain73°1% rain
74°2% rain74°3% rain
73°9% rain71°9% rain
66°6% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 9%).
It feels like 52°F with winds near 5 mph.
69°F, 1% rain chance and 7 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 12 mph.
Current temperature is 56°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 9%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Petaca
New Mexico is generally dry and sunny, but elevation strongly changes local temperatures. Summer monsoon thunderstorms can bring brief heavy rain, lightning and flash-flood risk.
Petaca is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 36.51°N latitude and 106.01°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Petaca weather today
Sunny and 56°F in Petaca, NM. Today's high is 74°F with a 3% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 6 mph. Relative humidity is 64%, pressure is 30.09 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Petaca
Sunrise is at 06:55 AM and sunset is at 06:55 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 73°F and a low near 54°F. The maximum rain chance is 9%.