High Rolls, NM Climate


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High Rolls, NM has a semi-arid climate with mostly sunny skies throughout the year. Summers are hot and dry with temperatures climbing up to 90°F on the warmest days. Winters are cool and dry, rarely dipping below freezing, and snowfall is generally light. There is some precipitation throughout the year, averaging 12 inches annually in High Rolls. The area's arid climate can cause humid days during summer months due to its proximity to Mexico, leading to monsoonal rain and thunderstorms. Overall, High Rolls has a pleasant climate that supports a variety of outdoor activities throughout the year.

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

High Rolls averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 287 sunny days per year in High Rolls. The US average is 205 sunny days.

High Rolls gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 54 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 29
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for High Rolls is 8.0 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in New Mexico.

7.2 Summer - 7.3 Winter
October, April and May are the most pleasant months in High Rolls, while July and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHigh Rolls, New MexicoUnited States
  11.6 in.38.1 in.
  2.6 in.27.8 in.
  53.8 days106.2 days
  287 days205 days
  93.9°85.8°
  28.6°21.7°
  87
  6.64.3
  6568 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.

June is the hottest month for High Rolls with an average high temperature of 94.1°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New Mexico. In High Rolls, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for High Rolls are April, October and May.
In High Rolls, there are 85.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in New Mexico.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for High Rolls with an average of 28.4°. This is one of the warmest places in New Mexico.
In High Rolls, there are 75.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in New Mexico.
In High Rolls, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New Mexico.
Humidity is low in High Rolls, 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 High Rolls with 2.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is March with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 41% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.6 inches in High Rolls means that it is drier than most places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in High Rolls with 9.0 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 2.0 rainy days. There are 53.8 rainy days annually in High Rolls, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 40% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 2.6 inches in High Rolls means that it is one of the least snowy places in New Mexico. January is the snowiest month in High Rolls with 0.9 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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High Rolls is inexpensive, friendly, beautiful and nestled in the stunning NM Sacramento Mountains. Its an easy drive to many fascinating natural wonders and it's a  More

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