DEMOGRAPHICS / CLIMATE

Few locales can claim the perfect combination of sun-drenched days, cool evenings, low humidity, and bright blue skies. Before the Land of Enchantment became the state slogan, New Mexico was known as the Sunshine State. Metropolitan Albuquerque is well known for having year-round beautiful weather that encourages a healthy, outdoor lifestyle and a myriad of activities. While the average annual rainfall is just 8.8 inches and snowfall is comparable, the annual snowfall at Sandia Peak just 30 minutes from downtown Albuquerque can be as much as 183 inches. One Southwestern weather phenomenon is the monsoon season during the summer months. During most years, July and August bring about 1.4 inches of the annual rainfall.

National Weather Service
www.noaa.gov

Averages                     Jan      Mar      Jun      Sep      Dec     
Average max temp        47 F     61 F     89 F     82 F     48 F    
Average min temp         23 F     32 F     56 F     25 F     43 F
Average precipitation    .4 in      .5 in      1.0 in    0.5 in    8.7 in
Average snowfall          2.4 in    1.6 in    0.0 in    2.3 in    9.9 in