Pork Swords

Is Pork Swords open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Jemez Ranger District. It doesn't name Pork Swords, so check the source for the area it covers.

• NFSR 313 Closed Due to Washout Near NM Highway 12

  Agency closure covering Jemez Ranger District · USFS · Jemez Ranger District

• Gilman Tunnels closed due to rockslide

  Agency alert covering Jemez Ranger District · USFS · Jemez Ranger District

As of Oct 25, 10:30 pm MDT · Source: USFS · Jemez Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Pork Swords

Best months: May–June and September. 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

   36° / 9°

   9 wet

2. Feb

   38° / 12°

   9 wet

3. Mar

   44° / 20°

   9 wet

4. Apr

   52° / 25°

   8 wet

5. May

   62° / 32°

   8 wet

6. Jun

   72° / 39°

   8 wet

7. Jul

   74° / 45°

   15 wet

8. Aug

   71° / 43°

   15 wet

9. Sep

   66° / 35°

   11 wet

10. Oct

    57° / 26°

    7 wet

11. Nov

    45° / 17°

    6 wet

12. Dec

    36° / 9°

    9 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Los Alamos 13 W, NM, 4.5 mi away at 8,716 ft. The station sits about 600 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.