Location & Surroundings
Phelps-Dodge Open Pit Copper Mine is a quarry in New Mexico, United States, at 1,906 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Silver City, 17 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 2895 km to the east. The nearest airport is Turner Ridgeport Airport, 14 km away.
Overview
Phelps-Dodge Open Pit Copper Mine is mine in Grant County, New Mexico, United States of America.
It is located in Grant County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Grant County
- 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° 38' 24" N, 108° 22' 42" W
- Elevation 1906 m (DEM: 1853 m)
- Timezone America/Denver
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:12
- Sunrise 07:16
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 11 h 25 min
Other mine(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Phelps-Dodge Open Pit Copper Mine
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Phelps-Dodge Open Pit Copper Mine, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 18.2 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 598 W/m2.
Temperature
17.5 C
Wind
7.1 m/s W (249 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,014.6 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 | 17.5 | 7.1 | 249 | 45 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.0 | 6.0 | 287 | 42 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 598.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.0 | 3.0 | 340 | 45 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.4 | 2.2 | 35 | 41 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.2 | 2.2 | 92 | 22 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 338.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.0 | 7.1 | 87 | 27 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 601.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.2 | 9.8 | 77 | 45 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.0 | 5.1 | 81 | 45 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 13.9 | 12.8 | 94 | 28 | 1,029.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 331.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.1 | 11.6 | 113 | 28 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 573.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.8 | 10.5 | 105 | 34 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.7 | 8.0 | 96 | 38 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.0 | 11.9 | 110 | 23 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 272.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Phelps-Dodge Open Pit Copper Mine?
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 18.2 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 598 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 Phelps-Dodge Open Pit Copper Mine today?
Sunrise around 07:15 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 11h 28m.
What is the local time in Phelps-Dodge Open Pit Copper Mine?
Local time is 21:12. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Phelps-Dodge Open Pit Copper Mine?
Phelps-Dodge Open Pit Copper Mine is a mine(s).
What is the elevation of Phelps-Dodge Open Pit Copper Mine?
Elevation about 1,906 m. DEM 1,853 m.
Where is Phelps-Dodge Open Pit Copper Mine located?
It is at 32.64008, -108.37838 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Phelps-Dodge Open Pit Copper Mine in?
It is in United States.
Links
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