Zia Pueblo, NM Climate


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Zia Pueblo, NM is characterized by a moderate climate with hot summers and mild winters. Average temperatures in the summer range from 80°F to 90°F and average temperatures in the winter range from 40°F to 50°F. The area sees very little precipitation but does receive some snowfall during the winter months. The region experiences a wide variety of weather including high winds, thunderstorms, dust storms, and hail. Winds can be especially strong during the spring season and the area is prone to occasional flooding due to its proximity to the Rio Grande River.

Zia Pueblo, New Mexico gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Zia Pueblo averages 17 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 279 sunny days per year in Zia Pueblo. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Zia Pueblo gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 62 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 20
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 17 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.2 Summer - 6.2 Winter
September, May and October are the most pleasant months in Zia Pueblo, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateZia Pueblo, New MexicoUnited States
  12.1 in.38.1 in.
  16.8 in.27.8 in.
  61.8 days106.2 days
  279 days205 days
  91.2°85.8°
  20.2°21.7°
  7.77
  6.34.3
  5472 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 Zia Pueblo with an average high temperature of 91.2°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New Mexico. In Zia Pueblo, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Zia Pueblo are May, September and October.
In Zia Pueblo, there are 51.5 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 Zia Pueblo with an average of 20.2°. This is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
In Zia Pueblo, 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 Zia Pueblo, there are 0.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New Mexico.
Humidity is low in Zia Pueblo, 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 Zia Pueblo with 2.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 38% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.1 inches in Zia Pueblo means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in Zia Pueblo with 9.9 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 3.6 rainy days. There are 61.8 rainy days annually in Zia Pueblo, which is rainier than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 38% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 16.8 inches in Zia Pueblo means that it is snowier than most places in New Mexico. January is the snowiest month in Zia Pueblo with 4.8 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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