Zip 87002 (Belen, NM) Climate

Belen, NM is a beautiful town with pleasant weather all year round. It enjoys an average of 300 sunny days each year, which makes it popular for outdoor activities and recreation. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, but usually stay in the low 80s and high 70s. Winters in Belen are mild and sunny on most days with temperatures reaching down into the 30s and 40s during the coldest part of the season. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year with an occasional shower during spring or early summer months. All in all, Belen has a temperate climate that is ideal for those who enjoy warm weather without extreme temperatures.

Belen (zip 87002), New Mexico gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Belen (zip 87002) averages 6 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 Belen (zip 87002). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Belen (zip 87002) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 51 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 94 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 87002 zip code is 7.8 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in New Mexico.

7.7 Summer - 6.7 Winter

May, September and April are the most pleasant months in the 87002 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Belen, New Mexico	United States
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	Unlock	106.2 days
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	93.5°	85.8°
	Unlock	21.7°
	7.8	Unlock
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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.

July is the hottest month for the 87002 zip code with an average high temperature of 93.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New Mexico. In the 87002 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 87002 zip code are April, October and May.

In the 87002 zip code, there are 74.2 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 87002 zip code with an average of 19.6°. This is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

In the 87002 zip code, there are 131.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

In the 87002 zip code, there are 0.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New Mexico.

Humidity is low in the 87002 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.

July is the wettest month in the 87002 zip code with 1.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 39% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.8 inches in the 87002 zip code means that it is one of the driest places in New Mexico.

August is the rainiest month in the 87002 zip code with 8.1 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 2.8 rainy days. There are 50.8 rainy days annually in the 87002 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 36% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 6.1 inches in the 87002 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in the 87002 zip code with 2.2 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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