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Apache Point Observatory

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Apache Point Observatory is a residential in New Mexico, United States, at 2,772 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alamogordo, 19 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 2670 km to the east. The nearest airport is Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport, 18 km away.

Overview

Apache Point Observatory is astronomical observatory in Sunspot, New Mexico, United States.

It is located in Otero County, United States.

The elevation is around 2,788 metre.

Also known as: APO

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Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Otero County
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Geography

  • Coordinates
    32° 46' 43" N, 105° 48' 50" W
  • Elevation 2772 m (DEM: 2779 m)
  • Timezone America/Denver
  • Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -6)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in Apache Point Observatory

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Apache Point Observatory, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 4.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.0 to 8.9 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 280 W/m2.

Temperature
4.7 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (47 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,022.7 hPa
Clouds
19 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 4.7 1.8 47 85 1,022.7 - / 0.00 19 0.0 n/a
6h 4.0 2.5 73 83 1,023.5 0.00 / 0.00 20 0.0 n/a
12h 8.6 1.3 99 68 1,023.1 0.00 / 0.00 74 214.6 n/a
18h 8.9 0.5 32 67 1,021.1 0.09 / 0.09 77 279.8 n/a
Tomorrow 5.9 1.4 40 73 1,023.2 0.00 / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
30h 4.7 1.1 51 72 1,021.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
36h 11.3 2.2 249 52 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 284.4 n/a
42h 9.2 1.9 306 66 1,019.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 462.6 n/a
Tuesday 7.1 1.2 20 68 1,021.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
54h 5.9 1.5 11 66 1,020.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
60h 12.8 3.3 288 42 1,020.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 286.4 n/a
66h 9.6 2.6 332 56 1,018.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 467.9 n/a
Wednesday 7.8 2.1 334 59 1,019.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Apache Point Observatory?
Now 4.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.0 to 8.9 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 280 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Apache Point Observatory today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 17:07 (local time). Day length about 10h 41m.
What is the local time in Apache Point Observatory?
Local time is 10:28. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-07:00).
What is the elevation of Apache Point Observatory?
Elevation about 2,772 m. DEM 2,779 m.
Where is Apache Point Observatory located?
It is at 32.77870, -105.81387 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Apache Point Observatory in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2010-02-16
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