Casa Colorada, NM Climate


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Casa Colorada, NM is an area with a mild and dry climate. The summer months are the warmest, with temperatures typically reaching into the upper 80's and occasionally reaching 100 degrees or higher. Winters are typically cool to cold, dipping down to below freezing on some nights. The area gets around 15 inches of rain per year, mostly during the monsoon season between July and September. Snowfall is usually light to moderate in the winter months, but can be heavier at times depending on weather conditions. Overall this makes Casa Colorada a great place for outdoor activities due to it’s mild climate and generally low humidity.

Casa Colorada, New Mexico gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Casa Colorada averages 6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 278 sunny days per year in Casa Colorada. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Casa Colorada gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 51 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 94 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

7.7 Summer - 6.7 Winter
May, September and April are the most pleasant months in Casa Colorada, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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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 Casa Colorada with an average high temperature of 93.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New Mexico. In Casa Colorada, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Casa Colorada are April, October and May.
In Casa Colorada, there are 74.2 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 Casa Colorada with an average of 19.6°. This is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
In Casa Colorada, there are 131.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
In Casa Colorada, 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 Casa Colorada, 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.
July is the wettest month in Casa Colorada with 1.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 39% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.8 inches in Casa Colorada means that it is one of the driest places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in Casa Colorada with 8.1 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 2.8 rainy days. There are 50.8 rainy days annually in Casa Colorada, which is less rainy than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 36% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 6.1 inches in Casa Colorada means that it is less snowy than most places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in Casa Colorada with 2.2 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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