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USGS Streamgage 08343500

Rio San Jose at Acoma Pueblo, NM

Rio San Jose at Acoma Pueblo, NM is USGS streamgage 08343500 in New Mexico, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 13020207. It drains a watershed of about 2,300 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1936. Typical flow runs near 4.9 cfs in July and 4.8 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
New Mexico
Drainage area
2,300 sq mi
Gauge elevation
6,273 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
13020207
Coordinates
35.07441, -107.75111
USGS site number
08343500
Records begin
1936-10-01 (90 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 87 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
January 3.1 4.9 7.1
February 3.3 5 7
March 3.3 4.9 6.7
April 3 4.8 6.4
May 2.9 4.7 6.4
June 3 4.8 6.8
July 3.2 4.9 7.9
August 3.1 5 12.3
September 2.9 4.8 7.7
October 3.1 4.9 6.4
November 3.1 4.9 6.4
December 2.9 4.9 6.4

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Rio San Jose at Acoma Pueblo, NM normally run highest?
February, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 5 cfs, against 4.7 cfs in May, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Rio San Jose at Acoma Pueblo, NM?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 4.9 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 3.1 and 7.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Rio San Jose at Acoma Pueblo, NM been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 08343500 begin in 1936, about 90 years, covering roughly 6,064 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Rio San Jose at Acoma Pueblo, NM?
The gauge sits at 35.07441, -107.75111, in New Mexico, in hydrologic subbasin 13020207, at an elevation of about 6,273 feet, draining roughly 2,300 square miles.
Can I use Rio San Jose at Acoma Pueblo, NM data for flood or safety decisions?
No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.

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