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United States / New Mexico / No Metro Area / Colfax County / Springer / Zip Codes
Springer, New Mexico has a moderate climate with hot summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 90°F or higher during the day with some humidity levels. During winter temperatures tend to range from 20°F-50°F, and occasionally snowfall is seen. In general, Springer experiences little precipitation due to its location in a semi-arid climate zone. The area typically sees light winds throughout the year along with clear skies most days.

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

Springer averages 25 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 273 sunny days per year in Springer. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Springer gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 55 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 25 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.8 Summer - 6.2 Winter
September, August and June are the most pleasant months in Springer, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSpringer, New MexicoUnited States
  16.1 in.38.1 in.
  24.7 in.27.8 in.
  54.9 days106.2 days
  273 days205 days
  86.7°85.8°
  14.8°21.7°
  7.77
  5.24.3
  5797 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 Springer with an average high temperature of 86.7°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New Mexico. In Springer, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Springer are September, May and June.
In Springer, there are 22.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New Mexico.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Springer with an average of 14.8°. This is colder than most places in New Mexico.
In Springer, there are 166.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.
In Springer, there are 5.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.
Humidity is low in Springer, 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 Springer with 3.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 50% of yearly precipitation and 7% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.1 inches in Springer means that it is wetter than most places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in Springer with 9.6 days of rain, and November is the driest month with only 2.2 rainy days. There are 54.9 rainy days annually in Springer, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 45% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 12% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 24.7 inches in Springer means that it is snowier than most places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in Springer with 5.6 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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