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United States / New Mexico / Albuquerque Metro Area / Sandoval County / Corrales / Zip Codes
Corrales, NM has a mild climate with hot summers and cool winters. In the summer months, temperatures can reach into the 90s during the day while evenings tend to remain mild. During the winter months, daytime temperatures usually range in the 50s and 60s while overnight lows can drop into the 20s and 30s. The city experiences an average of about 12 inches of rain per year with snowfall ranging from 2-4 inches per season. Overall, Corrales has an enjoyable climate that is perfect for outdoor activities throughout most of the year.

Corrales, New Mexico gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Corrales averages 9 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 Corrales. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Corrales gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 54 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 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 9 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

7.8 Summer - 6.5 Winter
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Corrales, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateCorrales, New MexicoUnited States
  11.1 in.38.1 in.
  8.5 in.27.8 in.
  53.7 days106.2 days
  281 days205 days
  93.3°85.8°
  22.2°21.7°
  7.77
  6.34.3
  5023 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 Corrales with an average high temperature of 93.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New Mexico. In Corrales, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Corrales are May, October and September.
In Corrales, there are 67.3 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 Corrales with an average of 22.2°. This is warmer than most places in New Mexico.
In Corrales, there are 127.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in New Mexico.
In Corrales, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New Mexico.
Humidity is low in Corrales, 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 Corrales with 1.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.1 inches in Corrales means that it is drier than most places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in Corrales with 8.2 days of rain, and November is the driest month with only 2.9 rainy days. There are 53.7 rainy days annually in Corrales, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 35% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 8.5 inches in Corrales means that it is less snowy than most places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in Corrales with 2.8 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Jack · Corrales, NM
Corrales Climate
Over 18 years ago

Corrales is a beautiful old village on the west bank of the Rio Grande at the northwest tip of Albuquerque. The weather is delightful year round. Observing the desert  More

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