Aztec, NM Climate

Aztec, NM is a great place to experience the climate of the American Southwest. The city experiences mild and dry winters with temperatures rarely dipping below freezing, and summers are hot and dry when temperatures can reach up to the triple digits. The area sees low levels of rainfall throughout the year, with an average of about twelve inches annually. The region also gets plenty of sunshine most days, making it a great place for outdoor activities like hiking and camping.

Aztec, New Mexico gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Aztec averages 12 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 Aztec. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Aztec gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 58 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 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Aztec is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New Mexico.

8.3 Summer - 5.8 Winter

September, May and August are the most pleasant months in Aztec, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Aztec, New Mexico	United States
	10.4 in.	38.1 in.
	12.1 in.	27.8 in.
	58.1 days	106.2 days
	276 days	205 days
	91.7°	85.8°
	19.2°	21.7°
	7.5	7
	6.1	4.3
	5646 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 Aztec with an average high temperature of 91.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New Mexico. In Aztec, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Aztec are May, September and October.

In Aztec, there are 49.3 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 Aztec with an average of 19.2°. This is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

In Aztec, there are 144.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

In Aztec, 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 Aztec, 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 Aztec with 1.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 30% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 10.4 inches in Aztec means that it is drier than most places in New Mexico.

August is the rainiest month in Aztec with 6.8 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 2.5 rainy days. There are 58.1 rainy days annually in Aztec, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 12.1 inches in Aztec means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico. January is the snowiest month in Aztec with 3.8 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Bob · Aztec, NM

Aztec is a great place to raise a family.

Over 4 years ago

I relocated to Aztec from Houston just over a year ago and couldn't be more pleased! The people are great, the area here is BEAUTIFUL and less than an hour away from More

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leesa · Aztec, NM

Living in Aztec

Over 15 years ago

I moved to Aztec 2 years ago and I really like living here. The people are very friendly. Schools are great. I would recommend More

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ang22 · Aztec, NM

Cost of living surprisingly high

Over 16 years ago

I melp moved from California to help my parents out but have been surprised by how high the cost of living is in this More

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