San Ysidro, NM Climate

San Ysidro, NM has a mild desert climate with hot summers and cool winters. Average highs in the summer months range from 80 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit and average lows in the winter months range from 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The region tends to be dry, receiving just 3-4 inches of precipitation each year, most of which falls in the form of snow during the winter months. San Ysidro also experiences strong winds throughout the year, often reaching gusts of up to 30 miles per hour.

San Ysidro, New Mexico gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

San Ysidro averages 17 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 282 sunny days per year in San Ysidro. The US average is 205 sunny days.

San Ysidro gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 62 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 17 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for San Ysidro is 7.7 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

8.2 Summer - 6.2 Winter

September, May and October are the most pleasant months in San Ysidro, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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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 San Ysidro with an average high temperature of 91.2°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New Mexico. In San Ysidro, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for San Ysidro are May, September and October.

In San Ysidro, there are 51.5 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 San Ysidro with an average of 20.2°. This is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

In San Ysidro, there are 133.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

In San Ysidro, 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 San Ysidro, 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 San Ysidro with 2.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 38% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.1 inches in San Ysidro means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

August is the rainiest month in San Ysidro with 9.9 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 3.6 rainy days. There are 61.8 rainy days annually in San Ysidro, which is rainier than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 38% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 16.8 inches in San Ysidro means that it is snowier than most places in New Mexico. January is the snowiest month in San Ysidro with 4.8 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.