New Mexico · Lake fishing · Columbus

The Lake

Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov
best months

The Lake is a 162-acre lake near Columbus, New Mexico, at about 4,635 feet. It is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

  • Nearby · Mesquite Lake · South Alkali Flats Duckpond · Hachita Bike Ranch
  • Best time to go · Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit The Lake

    Best months: March–April and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      58° / 25°

    2. Feb

      63° / 28°

    3. Mar

      71° / 33°

    4. Apr

      78° / 39°

    5. May

      87° / 47°

    6. Jun

      96° / 57°

    7. Jul

      94° / 63°

    8. Aug

      91° / 61°

    9. Sep

      88° / 55°

    10. Oct

      79° / 43°

    11. Nov

      67° / 32°

    12. Dec

      58° / 25°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hachita 1w, NM, 7.6 mi away at 4,466 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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