Zip 88004 (Las Cruces, NM) Climate


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United States / New Mexico / Las Cruces Metro Area / Dona Ana County / No City / Las Cruces (zip 88004)
Las Cruces, NM 88004 has a mild and pleasant climate throughout the year. Average temperatures in the summer range from highs of 95 degrees Fahrenheit to lows of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. In the winter, average temperatures are around 60 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and drop to low temperatures between 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit at night. Precipitation is scarce in Las Cruces, with average annual precipitation totaling about 8 inches per year. The area enjoys plenty of sunshine and clear skies throughout the year, making it an ideal place for outdoor activities all year round.
Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 88004 zip code is 7.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in New Mexico.

7.3 Summer - 7.3 Winter
October, April and September are the most pleasant months in the 88004 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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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.

June is the hottest month for the 88004 zip code with an average high temperature of 94.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New Mexico. In the 88004 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 88004 zip code are October, April and May.
In the 88004 zip code, there are 92.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in New Mexico.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 88004 zip code with an average of 24.1°. This is warmer than most places in New Mexico.
In the 88004 zip code, there are 107.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in New Mexico.
In the 88004 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 in the 88004 zip code is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and September.
August is the wettest month in the 88004 zip code with 2.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is March with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 45% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 10.1 inches in the 88004 zip code means that it is drier than most places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in the 88004 zip code with 7.5 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 1.5 rainy days. There are 43.0 rainy days annually in the 88004 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 2.5 inches in the 88004 zip code means that it is one of the least snowy places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in the 88004 zip code with 1.3 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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