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United States / New Mexico / Carlsbad-Artesia Metro Area / Eddy County / Happy Valley / Zip Codes
Happy Valley, NM enjoys a mild and pleasant climate year-round. In the summertime, temperatures are usually in the 80s and 90s during the day, while nights can be quite cool. The winter months tend to stay relatively mild as well, with occasional snowfall helping to add some much-needed moisture to the area. Rainfall is spread out fairly evenly throughout the year, keeping temperatures comfortable and allowing for plenty of outdoor activity opportunities. Overall, Happy Valley enjoys a temperate climate that contributes to its pleasant atmosphere all year round.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Happy Valley is 8.0 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in New Mexico.

7 Summer - 7.4 Winter
April, October and September are the most pleasant months in Happy Valley, while July and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHappy Valley, New MexicoUnited States
  13.4 in.38.1 in.
  5.3 in.27.8 in.
  50.0 days106.2 days
  281 days205 days
  94.6°85.8°
  27.7°21.7°
  87
  6.64.3
  3749 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 Happy Valley with an average high temperature of 94.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New Mexico. In Happy Valley, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Happy Valley are October, April and March.
In Happy Valley, there are 99.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in New Mexico.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Happy Valley with an average of 27.7°. This is one of the warmest places in New Mexico.
In Happy Valley, there are 77.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in New Mexico.
In Happy Valley, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New Mexico.
Humidity in Happy Valley is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and September.
September is the wettest month in Happy Valley with 2.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 40% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 13.4 inches in Happy Valley means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in Happy Valley with 6.5 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 2.7 rainy days. There are 50.0 rainy days annually in Happy Valley, which is less rainy than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 35% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 5.3 inches in Happy Valley means that it is less snowy than most places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in Happy Valley with 2.2 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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