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Cochiti Lake, NM vs Raleigh, NC

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Highlights

On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in Raleigh. Cochiti Lake averages 278 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Raleigh, North Carolina gets 45.8 inches of rain, on average, per year. Cochiti Lake, New Mexico gets 12.2 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Raleigh averages 3.7 inches of snow per year. Cochiti Lake averages 10.4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Raleigh, North Carolina
Summer High: the July high is around 89.5 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29.9
Rain: averages 45.8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3.7 inches of snow a year

Cochiti Lake, New Mexico
Summer High: the July high is around 91.3 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19.7
Rain: averages 12.2 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 10.4 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Raleigh

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Raleigh is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in North Carolina.

7.5 / 10
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Raleigh, while July and January are the least comfortable months.

Cochiti Lake

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

7.7 / 10
September, May and October are the most pleasant months in Cochiti Lake, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Cochiti Lake, NM

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Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

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DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodaySunny then Isolated Rain Showers74° / 49°S 0 to 5 mph
SundaySunny79° / 52°S 0 to 10 mph
MondaySunny84° / 55°W 0 to 15 mph
TuesdaySunny82° / 52°W 5 to 25 mph
WednesdayMostly Sunny73° / 45°W 10 to 25 mph
ThursdaySunny72° / 46°W 5 to 20 mph
FridaySunny76° / 48°SW 0 to 10 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthCochiti Lake, NMRaleigh, NC
January47° / 20°51° / 30°
February52° / 24°55° / 32°
March60° / 30°63° / 39°
April69° / 37°72° / 47°
May78° / 46°79° / 56°
June88° / 55°87° / 65°
July91° / 61°90° / 69°
August89° / 59°88° / 68°
September82° / 51°82° / 61°
October71° / 39°72° / 49°
November57° / 28°63° / 40°
December47° / 21°54° / 33°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Cochiti Lake / Raleigh
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 030 / 193 / 101 / 1
February0 / 025 / 153 / 91 / 1
March0 / 019 / 84 / 101 / 0
April0 / 18 / 13 / 90 / 0
May2 / 21 / 04 / 100 / 0
June14 / 90 / 04 / 100 / 0
July20 / 150 / 08 / 110 / 0
August13 / 110 / 09 / 100 / 0
September3 / 30 / 05 / 80 / 0
October0 / 04 / 15 / 70 / 0
November0 / 022 / 63 / 80 / 0
December0 / 029 / 163 / 91 / 0
July is the hottest month for Cochiti Lake with an average high temperature of 91.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New Mexico. In Cochiti Lake, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Cochiti Lake are May, September and October.

July is the hottest month for Raleigh with an average high temperature of 89.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Carolina. In Raleigh, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Raleigh are May, September and April.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Cochiti Lake with an average of 19.7°. This is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Raleigh with an average of 29.9°. This is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

In Cochiti Lake, there are 51.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in New Mexico.

In Raleigh, there are 40.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in North Carolina.

In Cochiti Lake, there are 138.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

In Raleigh, there are 65.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

In Cochiti Lake, there are 0.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

In Raleigh, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

August is the wettest month in Cochiti Lake with 2.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 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 12.2 inches in Cochiti Lake means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.


August is the wettest month in Raleigh with 4.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 3.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 45.8 inches in Raleigh means that it is drier than most places in North Carolina.

August is the rainiest month in Cochiti Lake with 9.1 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 3.1 rainy days. There are 56.1 rainy days annually in Cochiti Lake, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 38% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.

July is the rainiest month in Raleigh with 10.6 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.0 rainy days. There are 108.3 rainy days annually in Raleigh, which is less rainy than most places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 10.4 inches in Cochiti Lake means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

An annual snowfall of 3.7 inches in Raleigh means that it is snowier than most places in North Carolina.
December is the snowiest month in Cochiti Lake with 2.8 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Raleigh with 1.9 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Cochiti Lake    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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