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United States / New Mexico / No Metro Area / Catron County / Homestead / Zip Codes
Homestead, NM has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures during the summer months can average between 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, while in the winter temperatures can range from 30 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of 8 to 10 inches of rain annually, which is spread out over several months throughout the year. The area also experiences occasional strong winds, especially during spring and early summer.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Homestead is 7.6 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

8.8 Summer - 6.2 Winter
August, June and September are the most pleasant months in Homestead, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHomestead, New MexicoUnited States
  13.7 in.38.1 in.
  15.3 in.27.8 in.
  59.6 days106.2 days
  278 days205 days
  84.6°85.8°
  15.4°21.7°
  7.67
  6.14.3
  7378 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 Homestead with an average high temperature of 84.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New Mexico. In Homestead, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Homestead are September, May and August.
In Homestead, there are 9.8 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 Homestead with an average of 14.6°. This is colder than most places in New Mexico.
In Homestead, there are 189.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.
In Homestead, there are 5.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.
Humidity is low in Homestead, 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 Homestead with 3.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 45% of yearly precipitation and 13% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 13.7 inches in Homestead means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in Homestead with 11.0 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 2.5 rainy days. There are 59.6 rainy days annually in Homestead, which is rainier than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 40% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 15.3 inches in Homestead means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in Homestead with 4.6 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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