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United States / New Mexico / Grants Metro Area / Cibola County / San Mateo / Zip Codes
San Mateo, NM enjoys a mild climate, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-40s in winter to the high 80s in summer. Winters tend to be sunny and dry with little precipitation, while summers can be hot and humid with occasional thunderstorms. The area experiences occasional cold fronts during the winter months, usually coming in from the nearby Rocky Mountains. Overall, San Mateo has a pleasant climate that is ideal for outdoor activities year round.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.3 Summer - 6.3 Winter
May, September and August are the most pleasant months in San Mateo, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSan Mateo, New MexicoUnited States
  10.8 in.38.1 in.
  14.8 in.27.8 in.
  57.5 days106.2 days
  278 days205 days
  89.7°85.8°
  16.9°21.7°
  7.67
  5.84.3
  7313 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 San Mateo with an average high temperature of 89.7°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New Mexico. In San Mateo, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for San Mateo are May, September and October.
In San Mateo, there are 39.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for San Mateo with an average of 16.8°. This is colder than most places in New Mexico.
In San Mateo, there are 161.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.
In San Mateo, there are 2.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.
Humidity is low in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo with 1.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 39% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 10.8 inches in San Mateo means that it is drier than most places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in San Mateo with 9.3 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 3.2 rainy days. There are 57.5 rainy days annually in San Mateo, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 37% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 14.8 inches in San Mateo means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in San Mateo with 4.5 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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