What is today's weather forecast for Thoreau, NM?

Today's forecast for Thoreau shows a low of 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Thoreau, NM?

The 7-day forecast for Thoreau shows highs from 48 to 66 degrees and lows from 28 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Thoreau, NM this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Thoreau this week. Precipitation chances: Sunday (50% chance), Tuesday (40% chance), Wednesday (30% chance), Thursday (20% chance), Friday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Thoreau weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Thoreau forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Thoreau, NM Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

Switch to Metric Units

57°F
Feels Like 57°F

Humidity 33% Dew Point 28°F Wind WSW 2 MPH Gusts 9 Barometer N/A

Solar Rad 28 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 14.8 miles SSE of central Thoreau
at 5:05 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriNov 14

SatNov 15

SunNov 16

50%

MonNov 17

TueNov 18

20%

WedNov 19

30%

ThuNov 20

20%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Cooling trend continues with high temperatures dropping from 66°F to 49°F. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 3°F below the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 56°F with lows around 21°F.

This Date in Weather History

1974 - A storm produced 15 inches of snow at the Buffalo, NY, airport, and 30 inches on the south shore of Lake Erie.

Thoreau, NM 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Nov 14

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Calm wind.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: A chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Nov 17

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

Night: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Nov 21

Day: A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

About Thoreau, NM

Thoreau (Navajo: Dlǫ́ʼí Yázhí) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 2,367 at the 2020 census, up from 1,865 in 2010. It is majority Native American, primarily of the Navajo Nation, as Thoreau is located within its boundaries. Practically all residents pronounce the town's name like "thuh-ROO" (similar to "through" or "threw") and not like "thorough" or "throw." The ZIP code for Thoreau is 87323.

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