Seama, NM Climate


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Seama, NM has a relatively mild climate. Winters are usually cool and dry with temperatures falling to the low 20s during the night and rarely dipping into the teens. During the summer months, temperatures typically range between the high 70s to mid-80s with occasional days reaching into the 90s. Rainfall is very minimal throughout the year but does increase slightly in spring and fall seasons. The humidity levels remain low throughout the year, making Seama a great place to live for those who don't like excessively hot or humid weather.

Seama, New Mexico gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Seama averages 12 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 Seama. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Seama gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 50 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Seama is 7.8 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in New Mexico.

8.5 Summer - 6.4 Winter
September, May and August are the most pleasant months in Seama, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSeama, New MexicoUnited States
  10.9 in.38.1 in.
  12.4 in.27.8 in.
  50.1 days106.2 days
  279 days205 days
  89.8°85.8°
  18.8°21.7°
  7.87
  5.84.3
  5978 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 Seama with an average high temperature of 89.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New Mexico. In Seama, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Seama are May, September and October.
In Seama, there are 39.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Seama with an average of 18.7°. This is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
In Seama, there are 150.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
In Seama, there are 1.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.
Humidity is low in Seama, 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 Seama with 1.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 38% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 10.9 inches in Seama means that it is drier than most places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in Seama with 8.6 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 2.6 rainy days. There are 50.1 rainy days annually in Seama, which is less rainy than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 40% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 12.4 inches in Seama means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico. January is the snowiest month in Seama with 4.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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