Zip 87043 (Placitas, NM) Climate

The climate in 87043 Placitas, NM is classified as a semi-arid desert climate. Summers are usually hot and dry with temperatures ranging from 80 to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit on the hottest days. Winters are generally mild with occasional snowfalls that can bring a few inches of snow at a time. The average annual temperature in Placitas is around 62 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a pleasant place to live throughout the year. Rainfall in 87043 Placitas, NM occurs mostly during the summer months, while the winter months tend to be very dry with minimal rainfall.

Placitas (zip 87043), New Mexico gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Placitas (zip 87043) averages 17 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 278 sunny days per year in Placitas (zip 87043). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Placitas (zip 87043) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 64 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 17 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 87043 zip code is 7.8 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in New Mexico.

8.5 Summer - 6.2 Winter

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in the 87043 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Placitas, New Mexico	United States
	13.2 in.	38.1 in.
	16.8 in.	27.8 in.
	63.9 days	106.2 days
	278 days	205 days
	90.5°	85.8°
	23.1°	21.7°
	7.8	7
	6.3	4.3
	5857 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 the 87043 zip code with an average high temperature of 90.5°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New Mexico. In the 87043 zip code, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 87043 zip code are May, September and October.

In the 87043 zip code, there are 46.8 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 the 87043 zip code with an average of 23.1°. This is warmer than most places in New Mexico.

In the 87043 zip code, there are 115.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in New Mexico.

In the 87043 zip code, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New Mexico.

Humidity is low in the 87043 zip code, 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 the 87043 zip code with 2.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 13.2 inches in the 87043 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

August is the rainiest month in the 87043 zip code with 9.7 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 3.7 rainy days. There are 63.9 rainy days annually in the 87043 zip code, which is rainier than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 37% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 16.8 inches in the 87043 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in the 87043 zip code with 4.5 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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CL · Placitas, NM

Placitas Reflections

Over 7 years ago

Placitas, which is perfectly situated between Santa Fe and Albuquerque, offers serenity in a rural setting that is reasonably close to conveniences and necessities. More

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Rocco · Placitas, NM

Life in Placitas in north central New Mexico

Over 10 years ago

Placitas in north central New Mexico is a fine suburban/village-type community for moderately affluent retirees or professionals who can manage the commute (half hour or More

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