Catron County, NM Climate

Catron County, New Mexico, has a climate that is generally dry and sunny. Summer temperatures average around 85 degrees Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures can dip to the low 30s. On average the area receives only about 11 inches of precipitation each year, making it a very arid environment. While the region does experience occasional severe weather, such as flooding or hail storms, these events are usually localized and short-lived. The area's high elevation means that Catron County often experiences cooler temperatures than surrounding areas at lower elevations. Overall, Catron County has an ideal climate for anyone looking to escape the heat of summer or enjoy some sunshine during winter months.

Catron County, New Mexico gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Catron County averages 23 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 Catron County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Catron County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 73 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 23 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Catron County is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New Mexico.

8.4 Summer - 6.2 Winter

September, August and June are the most pleasant months in Catron County, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Catron, New Mexico	United States
	16.7 in.	38.1 in.
	23.1 in.	27.8 in.
	72.5 days	106.2 days
	278 days	205 days
	84.6°	85.8°
	15.1°	21.7°
	7.5	7
	6.1	4.3
	7378 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 Catron County with an average high temperature of 84.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New Mexico. In Catron County, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Catron County are September, May and August.

In Catron County, there are 16.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New Mexico.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Catron County with an average of 14.5°. This is colder than most places in New Mexico.

In Catron County, there are 200.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.

In Catron County, there are 5.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.

Humidity is low in Catron County, 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 Catron County with 3.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 42% of yearly precipitation and 13% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.7 inches in Catron County means that it is wetter than most places in New Mexico.

August is the rainiest month in Catron County with 13.7 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 3.3 rainy days. There are 72.5 rainy days annually in Catron County, which is rainier than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 41% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 23.1 inches in Catron County means that it is snowier than most places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in Catron County with 5.6 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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