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United States / New Mexico / Albuquerque Metro Area / Valencia County / Highland Meadows / Zip Codes
Highland Meadows, NM has a temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters. The average temperature in summer is around 75 degrees Fahrenheit, while in winter it usually stays around 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is evenly spread throughout the year with snowfall mainly occurring during winter months. Sunshine is also plentiful in Highland Meadows, making it a great place for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and camping. The area is known for its dry heat and low humidity, making it an ideal spot to visit year-round.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Highland Meadows is 7.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in New Mexico.

8.6 Summer - 6.4 Winter
September, May and August are the most pleasant months in Highland Meadows, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHighland Meadows, New MexicoUnited States
  10.7 in.38.1 in.
  11.8 in.27.8 in.
  51.6 days106.2 days
  278 days205 days
  89.8°85.8°
  21.1°21.7°
  7.97
  5.94.3
  5384 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 Highland Meadows with an average high temperature of 89.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New Mexico. In Highland Meadows, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Highland Meadows are May, September and October.
In Highland Meadows, there are 38.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Highland Meadows with an average of 21.1°. This is warmer than most places in New Mexico.
In Highland Meadows, there are 134.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
In Highland Meadows, there are 0.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
Humidity is low in Highland Meadows, 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 Highland Meadows 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 Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 10.7 inches in Highland Meadows means that it is drier than most places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in Highland Meadows with 8.7 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 2.7 rainy days. There are 51.6 rainy days annually in Highland Meadows, which is less rainy than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 40% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 11.8 inches in Highland Meadows means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico. January is the snowiest month in Highland Meadows with 3.8 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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