Zip 87937 (Hatch, NM) Climate

The climate in 87937 Hatch, NM is a temperate desert climate with an average temperature of around 70 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer and 40 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter. Rainfall is light, averaging around 6 inches annually, so drought is a common concern. The area also experiences occasional strong winds that can lead to dust storms. Overall, the weather in 87937 Hatch is relatively mild compared to other parts of New Mexico and can make for enjoyable outdoor activities during the warmer months of the year.

Hatch (zip 87937), New Mexico gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Hatch (zip 87937) averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 293 sunny days per year in Hatch (zip 87937). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hatch (zip 87937) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 42 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 95 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24
Rain: averages 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 87937 zip code is 7.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in New Mexico.

7.1 Summer - 7.4 Winter

April, October and May are the most pleasant months in the 87937 zip code, while July and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Hatch, New Mexico	United States
	Unlock	38.1 in.
	3.3 in.	Unlock
	Unlock	106.2 days
	293 days	Unlock
	95.3°	85.8°
	Unlock	21.7°
	7.9	Unlock
	Unlock	4.3
	4167 ft.	Unlock

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 87937 zip code with an average high temperature of 95.3°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in New Mexico. In the 87937 zip code, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 87937 zip code are April, October and March.

In the 87937 zip code, there are 100.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in New Mexico.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 87937 zip code with an average of 24.0°. This is warmer than most places in New Mexico.

In the 87937 zip code, there are 109.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in New Mexico.

In the 87937 zip code, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New Mexico.

Humidity is low in the 87937 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 87937 zip code with 2.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is March with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 46% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.0 inches in the 87937 zip code means that it is drier than most places in New Mexico.

August is the rainiest month in the 87937 zip code with 7.6 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 1.3 rainy days. There are 41.6 rainy days annually in the 87937 zip code, which is one of the least rainy places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 41% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 3.3 inches in the 87937 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in the 87937 zip code with 1.3 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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