Sunspot, New Mexico

Sunspot: Located at an elevation of 9,186 feet within the Sacramento Mountains of Otero County, this unincorporated community is surrounded by the Lincoln National Forest.

About

Sunspot is a city located in the county of Otero in the U.S. state of New Mexico.

Quick Facts about Sunspot

State New Mexico (United States)
County Otero County
Latitude & Longitude 32.7898,-105.8208
Time Zone America/Denver
Local time 04:24:05 (11th November 2026)
Postal code 88349
Weather 36℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather

Geography

Sunspot is located at 32°47'23"N 105°49'15"W (32.7898100, -105.8208100).

Sunspot map

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Weather

36°F
Mostly Clear
6 to 9 mph NE Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

7-Day Forecast
Sunspot zip code is 88349. County name: Otero, County fips: 35035

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Sunspot, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
187505 Olympian Academy of Cosmetology Alamogordo (NM) 88310-5051
187994 New Mexico State University-Alamogordo Alamogordo (NM) 88310

Nearby Transit Stations (1)

Rail and bus stations connected to Sunspot, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
LCR Las Cruces, New Mexico 304 Wyatt Drive BUS

Closest post offices linked to Sunspot.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Sun Post Office Sunspot (NM) 88349

Other cities in Otero County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Otero County , NM.

City Name Population Title
Alamogordo 32,126 City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States
Tularosa 3,040 Town in New Mexico
La Luz 1,697 City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States of America
Boles Acres 1,638 City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States of America
Mescalero 1,338 Unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico, United States