Galisteo, NM has a mild climate with warm summers and mild winters. Summer temperatures usually reach the high eighties during the day, while winter temperatures rarely drop below freezing. Average annual precipitation is about 14 inches per year, and most of it comes in the form of rain showers or snowfall in late autumn and early spring. Winters generally bring plenty of sunshine, but summer days may have some afternoon thunderstorms common to the Southwest region. The humidity level is relatively low throughout the year, making Galisteo an ideal place for outdoor activities such as hiking and horseback riding.
Galisteo, New Mexico gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Galisteo averages 29 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 Galisteo. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Galisteo gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 67 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 29 inches of snow a year