Placitas (Dona Ana County), NM has an arid climate with hot summers and mild winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 90°F during the day; however, due to its higher elevation, cooler temperatures usually prevail at night. The area receives very little rainfall throughout the year, typically totaling less than 10 inches annually. Snowfall is possible in Placitas but it is not common; instead, there are often times strong winds that can blow across the region bringing dust or sand from nearby deserts.
Placitas (Dona Ana County), New Mexico gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Placitas (Dona Ana County) averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 293 sunny days per year in Placitas (Dona Ana County). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Placitas (Dona Ana County) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 42 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 95 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24
Rain: averages 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year