Los Lunas, NM Climate


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Los Lunas, NM has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters. Summers in Los Lunas are characterized by warm temperatures and high levels of humidity due to the close proximity of the Rio Grande Valley. The average temperature in July is 89 degrees Fahrenheit while the average low temperature for January is 28 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall averages just over 11 inches per year, making Los Lunas one of the drier cities in the United States. Despite this, however, residents of Los Lunas enjoy an abundance of sunshine throughout the year, with more than 300 days of clear skies annually.

Los Lunas, New Mexico gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Los Lunas averages 6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 275 sunny days per year in Los Lunas. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Los Lunas 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 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

7.8 Summer - 6.7 Winter
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Los Lunas, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLos Lunas, New MexicoUnited States
  9.6 in.38.1 in.
  6.2 in.27.8 in.
  52.6 days106.2 days
  275 days205 days
  93.1°85.8°
  19.3°21.7°
  7.87
  5.94.3
  4856 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 Los Lunas with an average high temperature of 93.1°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New Mexico. In Los Lunas, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Los Lunas are May, October and April.
In Los Lunas, there are 69.1 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 Los Lunas with an average of 19.3°. This is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
In Los Lunas, there are 136.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
In Los Lunas, there are 0.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New Mexico.
Humidity is low in Los Lunas, 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 Los Lunas with 1.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 38% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.6 inches in Los Lunas means that it is one of the driest places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in Los Lunas with 8.3 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 3.0 rainy days. There are 52.6 rainy days annually in Los Lunas, which is less rainy than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 36% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 6.2 inches in Los Lunas means that it is less snowy than most places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in Los Lunas with 2.2 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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The Village of Los Lunas used to be a very sought out place to live. Great Schools, friendly people, and beautiful country living with the enjoyment of privacy. Now, I  More

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Over 16 years ago

Boring is the word that comes to mind regarding Los Lunas. Moved here two years ago from Arizona. If you want to do anything you have to drive 25 miles to Albuquerque.  More

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Over 17 years ago

i grew up here but moved away to another city when i was married. now i have moved back and i have found that rents are very low in a lot of places here. the people are  More

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