- Elevation, modelled
- 2,427 m
- Tallest summit within 20.8 miles
- McKnight Mountain3,092 m · 19.8 mi
- Nearest byway
- Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway7.8 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:25local time
- Coordinates
- 33.3384, -107.8280
Wire Spring is a spring in New Mexico, at a modelled 2,427 m. McKnight Mountain stands 3,092 m to the south, 20 miles off. The nearest named place is Upper Turkey Spring, a spring 0.9 miles away. Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway passes 7.8 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 20.8 miles of Wire Spring. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKnight Mountain | S 184° | 3,092 m | 19.8 mi |
| Reeds Peak | S 186° | 3,048 m | 13.6 mi |
| Diamond Peak | S 187° | 2,999 m | 7.6 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | SSW 197° | 2,978 m | 10.0 mi |
| Aspen Mountain | SSW 196° | 2,922 m | 15.5 mi |
| Fishermans Bluff | S 179° | 2,804 m | 4.7 mi |
| Rocky Point | SSW 208° | 2,744 m | 17.3 mi |
| Spring Mountain | SW 224° | 2,724 m | 8.6 mi |
- 7.8 mi off the Geronimo Trail Scenic BywayNational
- 23.9 mi off the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Senator Clinton P. Anderson Overlook · 26 mi
- Senator Clinton P. Anderson Wilderness Overlook · 26 mi
- Ruins Vista Picnic Area · 29 mi
- Austin Roberts Vista · 29 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Springs
- Upper Turkey Spring: 0.9 mi
- Turkey Spring: 1.4 mi
- Wild Cow Spring: 2.1 mi
- Spruce Spring: 2.2 mi
- Adler Spring: 2.7 mi
Peaks
- Lookout Mountain: 1.0 mi
- Franks Mountain: 3.0 mi
- Fishermans Bluff: 4.7 mi
- Round Mountain: 5.2 mi
- Kline Mountain: 6.1 mi
Parks: 4
- Turkey Park: 6.5 mi
- Victorio Park: 19.4 mi
- Gooseberry Park: 20.6 mi
- Brannon Park: 20.7 mi
Museums: 1
- Pioneer Store Museum: 8.5 mi
Attractions: 1
- Hangin' Tree: 8.5 mi
Historic sites: 1
- Whitmore Cabin (Ruins): 12.6 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Hermosa: 13.7 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Garcia Falls: 24.2 mi
Hot springs: 1
- Gila / Lightfeather Hot Springs: 24.6 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:16 | 18:51 | 19:23 |
| June solstice | 06:03 | 19:48 | 20:25 |
| September equinox | 07:00 | 18:37 | 19:10 |
| December solstice | 07:12 | 16:30 | 17:08 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 36 | 40 | 45 | 52 | 60 | 69 | 71 | 69 | 63 | 53 | 43 | 36 |
| Precip in | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Winston, 10 mi away.
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