Climate and monthly weather forecastPlacitas, NM
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, like December, in Placitas, New Mexico, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 42.4°F (5.8°C). January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 42.4°F (5.8°C) and as low as 26.1°F (-3.3°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is a chilly month in Placitas, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 47.8°F (8.8°C) and min 29.3°F (-1.5°C). Placitas observes a slight ascent in average high-temperatures during February, adjusting from a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C) in January to a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C). Weather in February »Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Placitas, is a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and an average low of 36.3°F (2.4°C). With the onset of March, Placitas's average high-temperature sees a rise, moving from February's chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) to a refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April is a comfortable spring month in Placitas, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 65.5°F (18.6°C) and 41°F (5°C). As Placitas welcomes April, the average high-temperature sees a modest rise, transitioning from 57.7°F (14.3°C) in March to a still refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Placitas, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 73.8°F (23.2°C) and an average low of 48.6°F (9.2°C). The arrival of May introduces a minor uplift in high-temperatures, adjusting from a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C) in April to a moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Placitas, is a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 59.7°F (15.4°C) and max 86°F (30°C). The shift into June is characterized by a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from May's moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C) to a tropical 86°F (30°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, like June, is a hot summer month in Placitas, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64.8°F (18.2°C) and 86.5°F (30.3°C). In Placitas, July is the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 86.5°F (30.3°C) and a low of 64.8°F (18.2°C). During July, the heat index is evaluated at a hot 86°F (30°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Placitas, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 63.5°F (17.5°C) and max 84.7°F (29.3°C). Placitas observes an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 84.7°F (29.3°C) in August, barely different from 86.5°F (30.3°C) in July. Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Placitas, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 77.9°F (25.5°C) and min 57.4°F (14.1°C). The shift from August to September coincides with a small decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a still moderately hot 77.9°F (25.5°C) from a warm 84.7°F (29.3°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, like September, in Placitas, New Mexico, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 65.5°F (18.6°C). In the transition to October, Placitas observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a warm 77.9°F (25.5°C) in September to an enjoyable 65.5°F (18.6°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also a fresh month in Placitas, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 53.4°F (11.9°C) and min 34°F (1.1°C). During the transition into November, Placitas observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C) in October to a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Placitas, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.3°F (6.3°C) and min 26.1°F (-3.3°C). The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). Weather in December »Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 42.4°F (5.8°C) and as low as 26.1°F (-3.3°C).
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 64%.
In Placitas, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.3 days and collects up to 7.68" (195mm) of precipitation.
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Placitas.
January is the month with the most snowfall in Placitas. Snow falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 3.39" (86mm) of snow.
In Placitas, during the entire year, snow falls for 19 days and aggregates up to 11.97" (304mm) of snow.
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Placitas.
The months with the least rainfall in Placitas are February, May and June Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.
With an average relative humidity of 28%, June is the least humid month.
In Placitas, New Mexico, snow does not fall in June through September.
June has the longest days of the year in Placitas, New Mexico, with an average of 14h and 30min of daylight.
The month with the most sunshine is June, with an average of 12.1h of sunshine.
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Placitas, New Mexico.
With average high and low temperatures of 86.5°F (30.3°C) and 64.8°F (18.2°C) respectively, July is Placitas's warmest month.
The month with the most rainfall is July, when the rain falls for 14.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.
The month with the shortest days in Placitas, New Mexico, is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
Average temperature
Placitas, NM
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (26.1°F).
Average pressure
Placitas, NM
- Average pressure in January:
30.16"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.06"Hg - Average pressure in March:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.89"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.89"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.9"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in August:
30"Hg - Average pressure in September:
30.01"Hg - Average pressure in October:
30.02"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.09"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed
Placitas, NM
- Average wind speed in January:
6.8mph - Average wind speed in February:
7.7mph - Average wind speed in March:
8.4mph - Average wind speed in April:
9.3mph - Average wind speed in May:
9.1mph - Average wind speed in June:
8mph
- Average wind speed in July:
6.5mph - Average wind speed in August:
5.8mph - Average wind speed in September:
6.3mph - Average wind speed in October:
7.2mph - Average wind speed in November:
7mph - Average wind speed in December:
6.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity
Placitas, NM
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (28%).
Average rainfall
Placitas, NM
- Average rainfall in January:
0.51" - Average rainfall in February:
0.39" - Average rainfall in March:
0.47" - Average rainfall in April:
0.47" - Average rainfall in May:
0.39" - Average rainfall in June:
0.39"
- Average rainfall in July:
1.38" - Average rainfall in August:
0.94" - Average rainfall in September:
0.83" - Average rainfall in October:
0.79" - Average rainfall in November:
0.47" - Average rainfall in December:
0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, May and June (0.39").
Average rainfall days
Placitas, NM
- Average rainfall days in January:
3.4 days - Average rainfall days in February:
3.2 days - Average rainfall days in March:
6.3 days - Average rainfall days in April:
5.9 days - Average rainfall days in May:
5.1 days - Average rainfall days in June:
5.3 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
14.8 days - Average rainfall days in August:
10.4 days - Average rainfall days in September:
9.5 days - Average rainfall days in October:
5.9 days - Average rainfall days in November:
3.5 days - Average rainfall days in December:
4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).
Average snowfall
Placitas, NM
- Average snowfall in January:
3.39" - Average snowfall in February:
1.81" - Average snowfall in March:
0.79" - Average snowfall in April:
1.06" - Average snowfall in May:
0.08" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Placitas, NM
- Average snowfall days in January:
4.4 days - Average snowfall days in February:
4.1 days - Average snowfall days in March:
2.3 days - Average snowfall days in April:
0.8 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.1 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0.4 days - Average snowfall days in November:
1.5 days - Average snowfall days in December:
5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Placitas, NM
- Average daylight in January:
10h and 6min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 54min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 6min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 0min - Average daylight in June:
14h and 30min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 18min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 24min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 24min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 18min - Average daylight in November:
10h and 18min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in January:
7h and 6min - Average sunshine in February:
7h and 12min - Average sunshine in March:
9h and 42min - Average sunshine in April:
11h and 24min - Average sunshine in May:
11h and 54min - Average sunshine in June:
12h and 6min
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 48min - Average sunshine in August:
11h and 48min - Average sunshine in September:
11h and 24min - Average sunshine in October:
7h and 24min - Average sunshine in November:
7h and 30min - Average sunshine in December:
7h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days
Placitas, NM
- Average sunshine days in January:
25.1 days - Average sunshine days in February:
22.1 days - Average sunshine days in March:
23.3 days - Average sunshine days in April:
23.1 days - Average sunshine days in May:
24.2 days - Average sunshine days in June:
20.5 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
10.7 days - Average sunshine days in August:
13.2 days - Average sunshine days in September:
15.9 days - Average sunshine days in October:
23.5 days - Average sunshine days in November:
25 days - Average sunshine days in December:
23.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).
Average UV index
Placitas, NM
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover
Placitas, NM
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility
Placitas, NM
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
