Santa Clara Pueblo, NM Climate


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The climate in Santa Clara Pueblo, NM is characterized by generally mild temperatures throughout the year. This area experiences hot summers with temperatures regularly in the high 80s and mild winters with temperatures rarely dipping below freezing. Precipitation is low and tends to come mainly during the summer months, although occasional winter storms can bring snowfall to the area. Humidity levels tend to be low due to Santa Clara Pueblo's location in a region of semi-arid climates. Overall, the climate is relatively temperate and pleasant throughout the year.

Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Santa Clara Pueblo averages 9 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 283 sunny days per year in Santa Clara Pueblo. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Santa Clara Pueblo gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 53 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 9 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Santa Clara Pueblo is 7.7 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

8.4 Summer - 6.2 Winter
September, May and August are the most pleasant months in Santa Clara Pueblo, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSanta Clara Pueblo, New MexicoUnited States
  11.8 in.38.1 in.
  9.1 in.27.8 in.
  52.7 days106.2 days
  283 days205 days
  89.6°85.8°
  15.8°21.7°
  7.77
  5.94.3
  5607 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 Santa Clara Pueblo with an average high temperature of 89.6°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New Mexico. In Santa Clara Pueblo, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Santa Clara Pueblo are May, September and October.
In Santa Clara Pueblo, there are 37.3 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 Santa Clara Pueblo with an average of 15.8°. This is colder than most places in New Mexico.
In Santa Clara Pueblo, there are 169.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.
In Santa Clara Pueblo, there are 1.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.
Humidity is low in Santa Clara Pueblo, 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 Santa Clara Pueblo with 2.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 39% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.8 inches in Santa Clara Pueblo means that it is drier than most places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in Santa Clara Pueblo with 8.3 days of rain, and November is the driest month with only 2.8 rainy days. There are 52.7 rainy days annually in Santa Clara Pueblo, which is less rainy than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 37% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 9.1 inches in Santa Clara Pueblo means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in Santa Clara Pueblo with 2.4 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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