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United States / New Mexico / No Metro Area / Socorro County / Escondida / Zip Codes
Escondida, NM enjoys a warm and dry climate with mild winters and hot summers. This desert climate typically sees temperatures ranging from mid-20s Fahrenheit in the winter to high 90s Fahrenheit in the summer months. The area receives limited rainfall throughout the year, with most of the precipitation occurring between July and September. The city also experiences periods of strong winds due to its proximity to the nearby mountains. All in all, Escondida has a unique climate that makes it an ideal destination for outdoor activities during all seasons of the year.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Escondida is 7.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in New Mexico.

7.7 Summer - 6.9 Winter
May, April and October are the most pleasant months in Escondida, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateEscondida, New MexicoUnited States
  10.4 in.38.1 in.
  5.5 in.27.8 in.
  47.3 days106.2 days
  278 days205 days
  93.2°85.8°
  21.3°21.7°
  7.97
  6.14.3
  4623 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 Escondida with an average high temperature of 93.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New Mexico. In Escondida, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Escondida are April, October and May.
In Escondida, there are 74.8 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 Escondida with an average of 21.3°. This is warmer than most places in New Mexico.
In Escondida, there are 125.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in New Mexico.
In Escondida, there are 0.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New Mexico.
Humidity is low in Escondida, 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 Escondida with 2.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 41% of yearly precipitation and 13% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 10.4 inches in Escondida means that it is drier than most places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in Escondida with 8.6 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 2.1 rainy days. There are 47.3 rainy days annually in Escondida, which is less rainy than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 39% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 5.5 inches in Escondida means that it is less snowy than most places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in Escondida with 2.9 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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