Zip 88042 (Hillsboro, NM) Climate

88042 Hillsboro, NM enjoys a semi-arid climate, characterized by hot summers and mild to cool winters. On average, the temperature in the summer months reaches into the mid-80s Fahrenheit. Winter temperatures range from the upper 20s to lower 40s Fahrenheit with occasional snowfall. In general, this region receives an average of 10 inches of rain per year, primarily during the spring months between April and June. The area is also prone to seasonal winds that can reach high speeds.

Hillsboro (zip 88042), New Mexico gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Hillsboro (zip 88042) averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 292 sunny days per year in Hillsboro (zip 88042). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hillsboro (zip 88042) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 49 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 88042 zip code is 8.1 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in New Mexico.

8.2 Summer - 7.1 Winter

September, May and April are the most pleasant months in the 88042 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Hillsboro, New Mexico	United States
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	90.4°	85.8°
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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.

June is the hottest month for the 88042 zip code with an average high temperature of 90.6°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New Mexico. In the 88042 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 88042 zip code are October, April and May.

In the 88042 zip code, there are 50.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in New Mexico.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 88042 zip code with an average of 24.7°. This is warmer than most places in New Mexico.

In the 88042 zip code, there are 113.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in New Mexico.

In the 88042 zip code, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New Mexico.

Humidity is low in the 88042 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 88042 zip code with 2.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 45% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.0 inches in the 88042 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

August is the rainiest month in the 88042 zip code with 9.1 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 1.6 rainy days. There are 48.9 rainy days annually in the 88042 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 43% 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 88042 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in the 88042 zip code with 1.2 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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