Zip 87070 (Clines Corners, NM) Climate

87070 Clines Corners, NM, USA has a warm and semi-arid climate. Summers are hot with temperatures usually ranging between 70 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit while winters are mild and temperate with temperatures typically in the 40s and 50s. Precipitation is relatively sparse in this area, averaging only about 8 inches per year throughout the year. Overall, the 87070 Clines Corners area experiences sunny days throughout much of the year making it an ideal location for outdoor activities and recreation.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 87070 zip code is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New Mexico.

8.7 Summer - 5.9 Winter

September, August and May are the most pleasant months in the 87070 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Clines Corners, New Mexico	United States
	14.0 in.	38.1 in.
	24.8 in.	27.8 in.
	64.6 days	106.2 days
	278 days	205 days
	86.9°	85.8°
	15.1°	21.7°
	7.5	7
	6.3	4.3
	6253 ft.	2443 ft.

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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 87070 zip code with an average high temperature of 86.9°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New Mexico. In the 87070 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 87070 zip code are September, May and August.

In the 87070 zip code, there are 20.5 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 87070 zip code with an average of 15.1°. This is colder than most places in New Mexico.

In the 87070 zip code, there are 175.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.

In the 87070 zip code, there are 4.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.

Humidity is low in the 87070 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 87070 zip code with 2.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 41% of yearly precipitation and 12% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.0 inches in the 87070 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

July is the rainiest month in the 87070 zip code with 9.8 days of rain, and November is the driest month with only 3.5 rainy days. There are 64.6 rainy days annually in the 87070 zip code, which is rainier than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 38% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 24.8 inches in the 87070 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in the 87070 zip code with 6.9 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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8.7 Summer - 5.9 Winter

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