Zip 87008 (Cedar Crest, NM) Climate

The climate in 87008 Cedar Crest, NM is characterized by mild winters and hot summers. Average temperatures in the winter months range from 35-55 degrees Fahrenheit, while in the summer months average temperatures reach highs of 75-90 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is scarce throughout the year, with typical amounts ranging anywhere from 4 - 10 inches per year. The area receives an abundance of sunshine and has relatively low humidity levels. This makes it a great place to enjoy outdoor activities all year round.

Cedar Crest (zip 87008), New Mexico gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Cedar Crest (zip 87008) averages 41 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 Cedar Crest (zip 87008). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Cedar Crest (zip 87008) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 71 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 87008 zip code is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New Mexico.

9 Summer - 5.7 Winter

September, August and June are the most pleasant months in the 87008 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Cedar Crest, New Mexico	United States
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	41.2 in.	Unlock
	Unlock	106.2 days
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	85.7°	85.8°
	Unlock	21.7°
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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 87008 zip code with an average high temperature of 85.7°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New Mexico. In the 87008 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 87008 zip code are September, May and August.

In the 87008 zip code, there are 17.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New Mexico.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 87008 zip code with an average of 22.2°. This is warmer than most places in New Mexico.

In the 87008 zip code, there are 124.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in New Mexico.

In the 87008 zip code, there are 1.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

Humidity is low in the 87008 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 87008 zip code with 2.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.7 inches in the 87008 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in New Mexico.

August is the rainiest month in the 87008 zip code with 10.2 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 4.1 rainy days. There are 71.2 rainy days annually in the 87008 zip code, which is rainier than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 35% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 41.2 inches in the 87008 zip code means that it is one of the snowiest places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in the 87008 zip code with 9.0 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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