Zip 87037 (Nageezi, NM) Climate

The climate in 87037 Nageezi, NM is predominantly arid and dry. Summers are hot with temperatures reaching up to the high 80s, while winters are mild and pleasant with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. The area experiences an average of 10 inches of rain throughout the year, with most of this occurring during the monsoon season between July and September. Snowfall is rare in this part of New Mexico but may occur on occasion during winter months. In general, the climate is comfortable and sunny throughout the year, making it an ideal place to live or visit.

Nageezi (zip 87037), New Mexico gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Nageezi (zip 87037) averages 11 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 281 sunny days per year in Nageezi (zip 87037). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Nageezi (zip 87037) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 55 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 17
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 11 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 87037 zip code is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New Mexico.

8.3 Summer - 5.9 Winter

September, May and August are the most pleasant months in the 87037 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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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 the 87037 zip code with an average high temperature of 91.2°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New Mexico. In the 87037 zip code, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 87037 zip code are May, September and October.

In the 87037 zip code, there are 45.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 87037 zip code with an average of 17.4°. This is colder than most places in New Mexico.

In the 87037 zip code, there are 154.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

In the 87037 zip code, there are 3.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.

Humidity is low in the 87037 zip code, 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 the 87037 zip code with 1.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.9 inches in the 87037 zip code means that it is one of the driest places in New Mexico.

August is the rainiest month in the 87037 zip code with 7.0 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 2.6 rainy days. There are 55.4 rainy days annually in the 87037 zip code, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 11.3 inches in the 87037 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico. January is the snowiest month in the 87037 zip code with 3.1 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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