Jemez Springs, NM Climate


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Jemez Springs, NM has a mild climate with warm summers and mild winters. Temperatures range from the high 80s in the summer to the low 40s in the winter. The area receives an average of 12 inches of precipitation each year, mostly falling in late summer and early autumn. Humidity is generally low throughout the year, making for comfortable conditions that keep outdoor activities enjoyable. Despite its relatively mild weather, Jemez Springs experiences occasional snowfall during winter months due to its higher elevation compared to other parts of New Mexico.

Jemez Springs, New Mexico gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Jemez Springs averages 28 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 281 sunny days per year in Jemez Springs. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Jemez Springs gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 63 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 28 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Jemez Springs is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New Mexico.

8.5 Summer - 5.8 Winter
September, August and May are the most pleasant months in Jemez Springs, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateJemez Springs, New MexicoUnited States
  14.1 in.38.1 in.
  27.9 in.27.8 in.
  62.8 days106.2 days
  281 days205 days
  87.8°85.8°
  15.4°21.7°
  7.47
  6.34.3
  6197 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 Jemez Springs with an average high temperature of 87.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New Mexico. In Jemez Springs, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Jemez Springs are September, May and August.
In Jemez Springs, there are 24.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New Mexico.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Jemez Springs with an average of 15.4°. This is colder than most places in New Mexico.
In Jemez Springs, there are 175.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.
In Jemez Springs, there are 5.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.
Humidity is low in Jemez Springs, 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 Jemez Springs with 2.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 38% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.1 inches in Jemez Springs means that it is wetter than most places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in Jemez Springs with 10.0 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 3.6 rainy days. There are 62.8 rainy days annually in Jemez Springs, which is rainier than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 36% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 27.9 inches in Jemez Springs means that it is snowier than most places in New Mexico. January is the snowiest month in Jemez Springs with 8.2 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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My husband and I have lived in Jemez Springs, NM for approximately 32 years. The mountains, rivers, and other scenic areas are incredible. The people are always willing  More

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The crime rate in Jemez Springs is WAY distored ... there are VERY FEW violent crimes there ... MAYBE once a year someone tries to hide there from the police from  More

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