Valencia County, NM Climate

Valencia County, New Mexico has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters. Average temperatures range from 39°F in the winter to 90°F in the summer. Valencia County also receives very little precipitation throughout the year – typically just 10 inches of rain annually, mostly falling during monsoon season. The area is also known for its low humidity and strong winds, making it a great environment for outdoor activities like hiking and biking.

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

Valencia County averages 6 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 Valencia County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Valencia County 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 20
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 Valencia County 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 April are the most pleasant months in Valencia County, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Valencia, New Mexico	United States
	9.9 in.	38.1 in.
	6.4 in.	27.8 in.
	52.5 days	106.2 days
	278 days	205 days
	93.2°	85.8°
	19.8°	21.7°
	7.8	7
	5.9	4.3
	5384 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 Valencia County with an average high temperature of 93.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New Mexico. In Valencia County, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Valencia County are October, April and May.

In Valencia County, there are 70.7 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 Valencia County with an average of 19.8°. This is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

In Valencia County, there are 131.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

In Valencia County, 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 Valencia 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 Valencia County with 1.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 39% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.9 inches in Valencia County means that it is one of the driest places in New Mexico.

August is the rainiest month in Valencia County with 8.2 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 3.0 rainy days. There are 52.5 rainy days annually in Valencia County, 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 6.4 inches in Valencia County means that it is less snowy than most places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in Valencia County with 2.3 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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