Location & Surroundings
Buttercup Spring is a spring(s) in New Mexico, United States, at 2,263 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Socorro, 33 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 2745 km to the east. The nearest airport is Magdalena Airport, 15 km away.
Also known as: Butter Cup Springs
Overview
Buttercup Spring is spring in Socorro County, New Mexico, United States.
It is located in Socorro County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Socorro County
- Type spring(s) (SPNG)
- a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 58' 9" N, 107° 13' 56" W
- Elevation 2263 m (DEM: 2262 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
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:17
- Sunrise 06:57
- Sunset 19:04
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other spring(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Buttercup Spring
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buttercup Spring, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.7 to 18.8 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 640 W/m2.
Temperature
12.8 C
Wind
1.8 m/s N (8 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,018.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 12.8 | 1.8 | 8 | 88 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.8 | 0.9 | 220 | 93 | 1,019.6 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 78 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.7 | 0.5 | 5 | 90 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.1 | 1.9 | 126 | 52 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 355.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 4.9 | 145 | 51 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 640.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.9 | 1.7 | 196 | 76 | 1,018.4 | 1.20 / 1.20 | 100 | 10.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.0 | 2.2 | 167 | 84 | 1,019.1 | 6.80 / 8.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.9 | 3.7 | 184 | 60 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 1.33 | 0 | 371.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.7 | 6.5 | 175 | 56 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 44 | 580.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.2 | 1.7 | 298 | 59 | 1,016.3 | 0.17 / 0.44 | 89 | 8.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.5 | 1.1 | 282 | 63 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 0.3 | 157 | 38 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 375.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.4 | 2.0 | 189 | 31 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 622.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buttercup Spring?
Now 12.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.7 to 18.8 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 640 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 Buttercup Spring today?
Sunrise around 06:57 and sunset around 19:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Buttercup Spring?
Local time is 05:17. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Buttercup Spring?
Buttercup Spring is a spring(s).
What is the elevation of Buttercup Spring?
Elevation about 2,263 m. DEM 2,262 m.
Where is Buttercup Spring located?
It is at 33.96916, -107.23230 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buttercup Spring in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry