Pleasanton, NM Climate


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United States / New Mexico / No Metro Area / Catron County / Pleasanton / Zip Codes
Pleasanton, NM is a small town located in the high desert of New Mexico. It has a temperate climate with hot summers and mild winters. During the summer, temperatures can reach up to 90°F (32°C), while in winter temperatures can drop to an average of 40°F (4°C). Rainfall in Pleasanton is moderate throughout the year and there are usually light snowfalls during the winter months. The region also experiences moderate levels of wind throughout the year. Overall, Pleasanton's climate is mild and comfortable, making it an ideal place to live for those looking to escape the extreme temperatures of other parts of New Mexico.

Pleasanton, New Mexico gets 22 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Pleasanton averages 45 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 278 sunny days per year in Pleasanton. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Pleasanton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 90 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 78 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 22 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Pleasanton is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in New Mexico.

8.5 Summer - 5.6 Winter
June, July and August are the most pleasant months in Pleasanton, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimatePleasanton, New MexicoUnited States
  21.9 in.38.1 in.
  44.9 in.27.8 in.
  90.3 days106.2 days
  278 days205 days
  77.5°85.8°
  14.3°21.7°
  77
  6.14.3
  4646 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 Pleasanton with an average high temperature of 77.5°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in New Mexico. In Pleasanton, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Pleasanton are July, June and August.
In Pleasanton, there are 0.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in New Mexico.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Pleasanton with an average of 14.3°. This is colder than most places in New Mexico.
In Pleasanton, there are 217.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.
In Pleasanton, there are 6.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.
Humidity is low in Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton with 4.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 44% of yearly precipitation and 12% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 21.9 inches in Pleasanton means that it is one of the wettest places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in Pleasanton with 17.3 days of rain, and November is the driest month with only 4.1 rainy days. There are 90.3 rainy days annually in Pleasanton, which is one of the rainiest places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 42% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 44.9 inches in Pleasanton means that it is one of the snowiest places in New Mexico. January is the snowiest month in Pleasanton with 10.3 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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