Location & Surroundings
Modoc is a quarry in New Mexico, United States, at 1,939 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Las Cruces, 19 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 2755 km to the east. The nearest airport is Shoestring Ranch Airport, 15 km away.
Overview
Modoc is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in New Mexico, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in New Mexico
- Type mine(s) (MN)
- a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
Geography
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Coordinates
32° 20' 39" N, 106° 34' 48" W
- Elevation 1939 m (DEM: 1919 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 18:36
- Sunrise 07:17
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 11 h 5 min
Other mine(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Modoc
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Modoc, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 21.9 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 445 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
4.0 m/s SE (141 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,016.6 hPa
Clouds
11 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 19.8 | 4.0 | 141 | 58 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 4.2 | 213 | 41 | 1,013.4 | 0.55 / 0.55 | 2 | 444.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 1.8 | 127 | 59 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.5 | 0.5 | 94 | 72 | 1,016.5 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 0.7 | 161 | 51 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 34 | 293.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 2.2 | 273 | 35 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 505.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.7 | 0.8 | 9 | 44 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.3 | 2.1 | 151 | 67 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.7 | 3.5 | 232 | 31 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 309.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 3.6 | 222 | 24 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 521.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.2 | 1.7 | 216 | 42 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.3 | 1.8 | 198 | 42 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.2 | 1.2 | 238 | 22 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 310.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Modoc?
Now 19.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 21.9 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 445 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 Modoc today?
Sunrise around 07:16 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 11h 07m.
What is the local time in Modoc?
Local time is 18:36. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Modoc?
Modoc is a mine(s).
What is the elevation of Modoc?
Elevation about 1,939 m. DEM 1,919 m.
Where is Modoc located?
It is at 32.34426, -106.58000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Modoc in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry