Anton Chico, NM Climate


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United States / New Mexico / No Metro Area / Guadalupe County / Anton Chico / Zip Codes
Anton Chico, NM has a typically dry climate with hot summers and cold winters. The area experiences an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, making it one of the sunniest places in the state. During summer months, temperatures reach highs between 90-100 degrees Fahrenheit and lows between 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are mild with temperatures reaching highs between 45-55 degrees Fahrenheit and lows between 20-30 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is low throughout the year with most rain falling in the late summer months. Overall, Anton Chico enjoys a pleasant climate that allows for plenty of outdoor recreation for all seasons.

Anton Chico, New Mexico gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Anton Chico averages 27 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 276 sunny days per year in Anton Chico. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Anton Chico gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 57 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 22
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 27 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.2 Summer - 6.6 Winter
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Anton Chico, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateAnton Chico, New MexicoUnited States
  15.8 in.38.1 in.
  27.3 in.27.8 in.
  57.0 days106.2 days
  276 days205 days
  90.5°85.8°
  21.8°21.7°
  7.87
  6.24.3
  5253 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 Anton Chico with an average high temperature of 90.5°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New Mexico. In Anton Chico, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Anton Chico are May, September and October.
In Anton Chico, there are 51.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in New Mexico.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Anton Chico with an average of 21.8°. This is warmer than most places in New Mexico.
In Anton Chico, there are 133.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
In Anton Chico, there are 1.0 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 Anton Chico, 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 Anton Chico with 2.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 44% of yearly precipitation and 13% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.8 inches in Anton Chico means that it is wetter than most places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in Anton Chico with 9.5 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 2.5 rainy days. There are 57.0 rainy days annually in Anton Chico, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 44% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 27.3 inches in Anton Chico means that it is snowier than most places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in Anton Chico with 7.7 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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