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United States / New Mexico / Farmington Metro Area / San Juan County / North Light Plant / Zip Codes
North Light Plant, NM has a mild climate with warm, sunny summers and cooler winters. The average temperature in the summer months can reach up to 86 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average temperature in winter is about 35 degrees Fahrenheit. The weather is generally dry throughout the year, with occasional thunderstorms possible during the summer months. Snowfall is rare but does occur occasionally during the winter months. Due to its location near the Rocky Mountains, North Light Plant experiences relatively low humidity levels compared to other parts of New Mexico. This makes it a great destination for outdoor activities all year round.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for North Light Plant is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New Mexico.

8.3 Summer - 5.8 Winter
September, May and August are the most pleasant months in North Light Plant, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateNorth Light Plant, New MexicoUnited States
  10.4 in.38.1 in.
  12.1 in.27.8 in.
  58.1 days106.2 days
  272 days205 days
  91.7°85.8°
  19.2°21.7°
  7.57
  6.14.3
  6046 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 North Light Plant with an average high temperature of 91.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New Mexico. In North Light Plant, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for North Light Plant are May, September and October.
In North Light Plant, there are 49.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for North Light Plant with an average of 19.2°. This is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
In North Light Plant, there are 144.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
In North Light Plant, there are 1.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
Humidity is low in North Light Plant, 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 North Light Plant with 1.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 30% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 10.4 inches in North Light Plant means that it is drier than most places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in North Light Plant with 6.8 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 2.5 rainy days. There are 58.1 rainy days annually in North Light Plant, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 12.1 inches in North Light Plant means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico. January is the snowiest month in North Light Plant with 3.8 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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