Location & Surroundings
Arkansas Junction is a settlement in New Mexico, United States, at 1,158 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hobbs, 20 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 2460 km to the east. The nearest airport is Hobbs Airport, 13 km away.
Overview
Arkansas Junction is hamlet in Lea County, New Mexico, United States.
It is located in Lea County, United States.
Also known as: Arkansas Junction, NM, Arkansas Junction, New Mexico
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Lea County
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
32° 41' 48" N, 103° 21' 4" W
- Elevation 1158 m (DEM: 1154 m)
- Timezone America/Denver
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:57
- Sunrise 06:44
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Nearby
Weather in Arkansas Junction
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Arkansas Junction, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 29.2 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 468 W/m2.
Temperature
29.2 C
Wind
0.5 m/s N (22 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 29.2 | 0.5 | 22 | 29 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 3.7 | 66 | 39 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 4.0 | 80 | 59 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.5 | 5.4 | 145 | 44 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 372.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.5 | 4.8 | 161 | 34 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 468.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 11.1 | 179 | 68 | 1,007.9 | 1.70 / 1.70 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 8.3 | 167 | 72 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 9.2 | 178 | 61 | 1,004.8 | 3.84 / 4.52 | 21 | 268.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.2 | 11.7 | 179 | 76 | 998.8 | 4.27 / 8.79 | 100 | 362.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 7.1 | 191 | 78 | 1,001.5 | 13.19 / 21.98 | 15 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.2 | 5.2 | 235 | 79 | 1,004.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 10.4 | 243 | 36 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 404.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.7 | 7.5 | 248 | 35 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 529.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Arkansas Junction?
Now 29.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 29.2 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 468 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 Arkansas Junction today?
Sunrise around 06:44 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Arkansas Junction?
Local time is 02:57. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Arkansas Junction?
Arkansas Junction is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Arkansas Junction?
Elevation about 1,158 m. DEM 1,154 m.
Where is Arkansas Junction located?
It is at 32.69679, -103.35104 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Arkansas Junction in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry