Cochiti Lake, NM Climate


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Cochiti Lake, NM has a semi-arid climate, characterized by hot summers with low humidity and cold winters. Summer temperatures typically range from the mid-80s to the low 90s, while winter temperatures can dip into the single digits at night. The area receives limited precipitation throughout the year, averaging around 9 inches annually. Snowfall is also minimal, usually no more than 3 inches per season. Winters tend to be quite dry and sunny with occasional snowstorms or blizzards; while during summertime there are frequent thunderstorms that bring strong winds and rain. Overall, this region provides mild weather year round with pleasant conditions for outdoor activities during all seasons.

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

Cochiti Lake averages 10 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 Cochiti Lake. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Cochiti Lake gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 56 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 10 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Cochiti Lake is 7.7 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

8.2 Summer - 6.3 Winter
September, May and October are the most pleasant months in Cochiti Lake, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateCochiti Lake, New MexicoUnited States
  12.2 in.38.1 in.
  10.4 in.27.8 in.
  56.1 days106.2 days
  278 days205 days
  91.3°85.8°
  19.7°21.7°
  7.77
  6.34.3
  5584 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 Cochiti Lake with an average high temperature of 91.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New Mexico. In Cochiti Lake, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Cochiti Lake are May, September and October.
In Cochiti Lake, there are 51.5 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 Cochiti Lake with an average of 19.7°. This is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
In Cochiti Lake, there are 138.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
In Cochiti Lake, there are 0.4 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 Cochiti Lake, 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 Cochiti Lake with 2.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.2 inches in Cochiti Lake means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in Cochiti Lake with 9.1 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 3.1 rainy days. There are 56.1 rainy days annually in Cochiti Lake, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 38% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 10.4 inches in Cochiti Lake means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in Cochiti Lake with 2.8 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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