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United States / New Mexico / Santa Fe Metro Area / Santa Fe County / Madrid / Zip Codes
Madrid, NM experiences a semi-arid climate with warm summers and cold winters. Summers in Madrid often reach temperatures in the mid 90s, while winter temperatures typically range from 30 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. On average, this area receives 16 inches of precipitation each year. It is also known for its low humidity and consistently sunny days throughout the year. This combination of weather makes Madrid an ideal destination for outdoor activities all year long.

Madrid, New Mexico gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Madrid averages 31 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 Madrid. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Madrid gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 72 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 31 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Madrid is 7.6 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

8.8 Summer - 5.8 Winter
September, August and May are the most pleasant months in Madrid, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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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 Madrid with an average high temperature of 88.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New Mexico. In Madrid, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Madrid are September, May and August.
In Madrid, there are 27.9 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 Madrid with an average of 20.8°. This is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
In Madrid, there are 139.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
In Madrid, 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 Madrid, 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 Madrid with 2.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 40% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.0 inches in Madrid means that it is wetter than most places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in Madrid with 10.4 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 4.3 rainy days. There are 72.2 rainy days annually in Madrid, 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 31.1 inches in Madrid means that it is snowier than most places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in Madrid with 7.9 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Carrie · Tijeras, NM
Take some time and visit Madrid
Over 18 years ago

Two words - Wild Hogs. No not the animal, but the movie. Yes this is the quiet little mountain town were they filmed part of the movie. Set that aside and what you have  More

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