North Hurley, NM Climate


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North Hurley, NM is located in the high desert region of the Southwest United States and enjoys a semi-arid climate all year round. Summers are typically hot, with temperatures climbing to an average daily high of over 90 degrees Fahrenheit in July and August. Winters are cool, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing and averaging around 45 degrees Fahrenheit in January. Precipitation is scarce throughout the year, though summer monsoons can bring intense thunderstorms and brief flooding. This climate makes North Hurley a great place for outdoor activities such as camping or hiking in the nearby national parks or deserts.

North Hurley, New Mexico gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

North Hurley averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 291 sunny days per year in North Hurley. The US average is 205 sunny days.

North Hurley gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 55 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 28
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for North Hurley is 8.2 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in New Mexico.

8.6 Summer - 7.1 Winter
September, May and October are the most pleasant months in North Hurley, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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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 North Hurley with an average high temperature of 89.1°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New Mexico. In North Hurley, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for North Hurley are May, September and October.
In North Hurley, there are 36.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for North Hurley with an average of 27.6°. This is one of the warmest places in New Mexico.
In North Hurley, there are 93.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in New Mexico.
In North Hurley, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New Mexico.
Humidity is low in North Hurley, 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 North Hurley with 3.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 47% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.1 inches in North Hurley means that it is wetter than most places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in North Hurley with 10.0 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 1.7 rainy days. There are 54.5 rainy days annually in North Hurley, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 43% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 12% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 2.2 inches in North Hurley means that it is one of the least snowy places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in North Hurley with 1.4 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.
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