Zip 88028 (Cliff, NM) Climate

The climate in 88028 Cliff, NM is typical of the high desert of New Mexico, with hot summers and cold winters. Summers reach temperatures into the 90s Fahrenheit during the day, with night time temperatures dropping off quickly after sunset. Winters see freezing temperatures and snowfall, often accompanied by strong winds from the nearby mountains. Precipitation is low throughout the year, with most rain falling between July and September. The area enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year, providing a great environment for outdoor activities.

Cliff (zip 88028), New Mexico gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Cliff (zip 88028) averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 292 sunny days per year in Cliff (zip 88028). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Cliff (zip 88028) 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 88028 zip code is 7.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in New Mexico.

8.2 Summer - 7 Winter

September, May and October are the most pleasant months in the 88028 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Cliff, New Mexico	United States
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	2.6 in.	Unlock
	Unlock	106.2 days
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	89.8°	85.8°
	Unlock	21.7°
	7.9	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 88028 zip code with an average high temperature of 89.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New Mexico. In the 88028 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 88028 zip code are May, October and April.

In the 88028 zip code, there are 45.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 88028 zip code with an average of 21.0°. This is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

In the 88028 zip code, there are 151.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

In the 88028 zip code, there are 0.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New Mexico.

Humidity is low in the 88028 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 88028 zip code with 2.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 41% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.7 inches in the 88028 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in New Mexico.

August is the rainiest month in the 88028 zip code with 9.0 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 1.6 rainy days. There are 51.4 rainy days annually in the 88028 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 39% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 14% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 2.6 inches in the 88028 zip code means that it is one of the least snowy places in New Mexico. January is the snowiest month in the 88028 zip code with 1.2 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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