Artesia (NM) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Artesia is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very hot during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
The city tends toward drier weather patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Artesia, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 36°C in June. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -4°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Artesia's climate is marked by below-average rain/snowfall, accumulating 299 mm of precipitation yearly. Artesia can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 68 mm of precipitation over 8 rainy days. In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 6 mm of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Artesia Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Artesia can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 11.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 6.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Artesia.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 57%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 35%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Artesia in the United States of America
During the months of March and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December are very dry.
June has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 68 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 342 hours of sunshine.
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