Sandia Knolls, NM is characterized by a distinct four-season climate. The summers tend to be hot and dry with temperatures reaching up to the high 80s and low 90s. Winters are cold but usually mild in comparison to other parts of the United States, with temperatures typically ranging from the mid-20s to the mid-40s. The spring and fall seasons offer more moderate temperatures, making them ideal for outdoor activities. Precipitation throughout the year is minimal - ranging from around five inches in summer to two inches in winter and spring months - creating an arid desert climate.
Sandia Knolls, New Mexico gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sandia Knolls averages 38 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 Sandia Knolls. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Sandia Knolls gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 71 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year