Church Rock, NM Climate


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Church Rock, NM is located in the heart of the Four Corners region of the Southwestern United States. The climate in this area is typically hot and dry with temperatures reaching as high as 100°F during the summer months and dropping down to around freezing during the winter. Precipitation is low, but thunderstorms are common during monsoon season. Summers are generally dry while winters bring occasional snowfall and a few periods of cold weather throughout the year. With an arid desert climate, Church Rock experiences very little humidity and enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year, making it a great destination for those looking for some outdoor recreation or a getaway from more humid climates.

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

Church Rock averages 26 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 277 sunny days per year in Church Rock. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Church Rock gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 71 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 26 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Church Rock is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New Mexico.

8.7 Summer - 5.7 Winter
September, August and June are the most pleasant months in Church Rock, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateChurch Rock, New MexicoUnited States
  12.2 in.38.1 in.
  25.6 in.27.8 in.
  71.0 days106.2 days
  277 days205 days
  87.7°85.8°
  15.4°21.7°
  7.47
  5.94.3
  6686 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 Church Rock with an average high temperature of 87.7°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New Mexico. In Church Rock, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Church Rock are September, May and June.
In Church Rock, there are 21.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New Mexico.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Church Rock with an average of 15.3°. This is colder than most places in New Mexico.
In Church Rock, there are 177.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.
In Church Rock, there are 4.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.
Humidity is low in Church Rock, 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 Church Rock with 2.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.2 inches in Church Rock means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in Church Rock with 10.6 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 3.2 rainy days. There are 71.0 rainy days annually in Church Rock, which is rainier than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 25.6 inches in Church Rock means that it is snowier than most places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in Church Rock with 6.1 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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