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United States / New Mexico / Clovis Metro Area / Curry County / Cannon AFB / Zip Codes
Cannon AFB, NM has a warm semi-arid climate with hot summers and cool winters. The summer months are generally dry, but occasional monsoon storms can occur. Temperatures vary widely between day and night, and during the summer months it can reach well into the triple digits. Winters are mild but do bring cold fronts that can push temperatures below freezing at times. Precipitation is scarce throughout the year, making Cannon AFB a great destination for those looking to escape wetter climates.

Cannon AFB, New Mexico gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Cannon AFB averages 10 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 264 sunny days per year in Cannon AFB. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Cannon AFB gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 61 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 23
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 10 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Cannon AFB is 7.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in New Mexico.

8.2 Summer - 6.8 Winter
September, May and October are the most pleasant months in Cannon AFB, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateCannon AFB, New MexicoUnited States
  18.4 in.38.1 in.
  10.2 in.27.8 in.
  61.2 days106.2 days
  264 days205 days
  91.1°85.8°
  23.2°21.7°
  7.97
  5.64.3
  4300 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 Cannon AFB with an average high temperature of 91.1°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New Mexico. In Cannon AFB, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Cannon AFB are May, October and April.
In Cannon AFB, there are 61.2 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 Cannon AFB with an average of 23.2°. This is warmer than most places in New Mexico.
In Cannon AFB, there are 110.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in New Mexico.
In Cannon AFB, there are 0.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
Humidity in Cannon AFB is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and June.
August is the wettest month in Cannon AFB with 3.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 46% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.4 inches in Cannon AFB means that it is one of the wettest places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in Cannon AFB with 8.8 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 3.1 rainy days. There are 61.2 rainy days annually in Cannon AFB, which is rainier than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 38% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 10.2 inches in Cannon AFB means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico. January is the snowiest month in Cannon AFB with 3.1 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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