La Madera (Rio Arriba County), NM Climate


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United States / New Mexico / Espanola Metro Area / Rio Arriba County / La Madera (Rio Arriba County) / Zip Codes
La Madera, NM has a semi-arid climate with very hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature during the summer months ranges from the mid 80s to the low 100s, while during winter months it usually stays between 30 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall is scarce throughout the year, though it is slightly more abundant in spring and fall. There are also frequent winds coming from the nearby Rio Grande valley which can make temperatures even lower in winter months.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.9 Summer - 5.6 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in La Madera, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLa Madera (Rio Arriba County), New MexicoUnited States
  12.5 in.38.1 in.
  30.3 in.27.8 in.
  72.2 days106.2 days
  281 days205 days
  86.5°85.8°
  15.5°21.7°
  7.47
  5.94.3
  6532 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 La Madera with an average high temperature of 86.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New Mexico. In La Madera, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for La Madera are September, June and May.
In La Madera, there are 16.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New Mexico.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for La Madera with an average of 15.5°. This is colder than most places in New Mexico.
In La Madera, there are 164.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.
In La Madera, there are 3.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.
Humidity is low in La Madera, 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 La Madera with 2.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 38% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.5 inches in La Madera means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in La Madera with 10.6 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.5 rainy days. There are 72.2 rainy days annually in La Madera, which is rainier than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 35% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 30.3 inches in La Madera means that it is snowier than most places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in La Madera with 7.6 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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