Location & Surroundings
Potato Patch Canyon is a valley in New Mexico, United States, at 2,221 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Silver City, 97 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 2890 km to the east. The nearest airport is Rainy Mesa Airstrip, 9 km away.
Basic Data
- Type valley (VAL)
- an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 33' 23" N, 108° 43' 19" W
- Elevation 2221 m (DEM: 2230 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 10:48
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 17:16
- Day length 10 h 34 min
Other valleys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Potato Patch Canyon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potato Patch Canyon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.2 to 15.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 475 W/m2.
Temperature
5.6 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (64 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,023.4 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 5.6 | 2.1 | 64 | 46 | 1,023.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.2 | 2.6 | 72 | 48 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.8 | 0.8 | 107 | 23 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 256.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.4 | 0.9 | 180 | 41 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 475.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.6 | 2.1 | 108 | 54 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.9 | 1.8 | 97 | 59 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.5 | 1.6 | 255 | 28 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 253.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.7 | 1.5 | 239 | 51 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 470.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 5.0 | 1.9 | 127 | 66 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.2 | 2.0 | 108 | 69 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.8 | 3.9 | 228 | 43 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 193.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.5 | 2.3 | 223 | 65 | 1,008.9 | 0.79 / 0.79 | 100 | 365.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 4.3 | 1.3 | 165 | 93 | 1,012.5 | 6.49 / 7.28 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potato Patch Canyon?
Now 5.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.2 to 15.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 475 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 Potato Patch Canyon today?
Sunrise around 06:41 and sunset around 17:16 (local time). Day length about 10h 35m.
What is the local time in Potato Patch Canyon?
Local time is 10:48. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Potato Patch Canyon?
Potato Patch Canyon is a valley.
What is the elevation of Potato Patch Canyon?
Elevation about 2,221 m. DEM 2,230 m.
Where is Potato Patch Canyon located?
It is at 33.55645, -108.72201 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potato Patch Canyon in?
It is in United States.