Acomita Lake, NM Climate


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Acomita Lake, NM has a mild climate with hot summers and cool winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and dip down into the 60s at night. During winter months, temperatures tend to stay in the 30s and 40s during the day and drop into the teens or single digits at night. Precipitation is relatively consistent throughout the year, with occasional snowfall during winter months. Overall, Acomita Lake has an ideal climate for those who enjoy warm summers and cool winters.

Acomita Lake, New Mexico gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Acomita Lake averages 12 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 277 sunny days per year in Acomita Lake. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Acomita Lake gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 51 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Acomita Lake is 7.7 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

8.4 Summer - 6.4 Winter
May, September and August are the most pleasant months in Acomita Lake, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateAcomita Lake, New MexicoUnited States
  10.8 in.38.1 in.
  12.2 in.27.8 in.
  51.4 days106.2 days
  277 days205 days
  90.1°85.8°
  17.8°21.7°
  7.77
  5.84.3
  6119 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Acomita Lake with an average high temperature of 90.1°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New Mexico. In Acomita Lake, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Acomita Lake are May, September and October.
In Acomita Lake, there are 41.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Acomita Lake with an average of 17.6°. This is colder than most places in New Mexico.
In Acomita Lake, there are 156.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.
In Acomita Lake, there are 1.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.
Humidity is low in Acomita Lake, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
August is the wettest month in Acomita Lake with 1.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 38% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 10.8 inches in Acomita Lake means that it is drier than most places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in Acomita Lake with 8.7 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 2.8 rainy days. There are 51.4 rainy days annually in Acomita Lake, which is less rainy than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 39% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 12.2 inches in Acomita Lake means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico. January is the snowiest month in Acomita Lake with 3.9 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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