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United States / New Mexico / Las Vegas Metro Area / San Miguel County / Tecolotito / Zip Codes
Tecolotito, NM has an arid climate with hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures in the summer range from highs in the 90s Fahrenheit to lows in the 60s, while temperatures in the winter range from highs in the 50s to lows in the 20s. Precipitation is scarce, averaging only about 11 inches per year. The area experiences frequent strong winds and dust storms during the spring and fall months. With its dry, sunny climate Tecolotito is a great destination for outdoor activities such as cycling, hiking, camping, birdwatching, and sightseeing.

Tecolotito, New Mexico gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Tecolotito averages 27 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 273 sunny days per year in Tecolotito. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Tecolotito gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 57 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 27 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Tecolotito is 7.8 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in New Mexico.

8.2 Summer - 6.6 Winter
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Tecolotito, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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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 Tecolotito with an average high temperature of 90.5°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New Mexico. In Tecolotito, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Tecolotito are May, September and October.
In Tecolotito, there are 51.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in New Mexico.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Tecolotito with an average of 21.8°. This is warmer than most places in New Mexico.
In Tecolotito, there are 133.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
In Tecolotito, there are 1.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
Humidity is low in Tecolotito, 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 Tecolotito with 2.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 44% of yearly precipitation and 13% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.8 inches in Tecolotito means that it is wetter than most places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in Tecolotito with 9.5 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 2.5 rainy days. There are 57.0 rainy days annually in Tecolotito, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 44% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 27.3 inches in Tecolotito means that it is snowier than most places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in Tecolotito with 7.7 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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