Climate Overview
The climate in Angel Fire is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 662mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 109mm of rainfall. Angel Fire is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Angel Fire experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Angel Fire has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Angel Fire is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 662mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 109mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 29mm. That's 80mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Angel Fire receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 219cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 40cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Angel Fire is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.
Seasons
7 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Angel Fire, which began on June 21, 2026. Angel Fire is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).
Spring
Temperatures range from -7 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 159mm for the season, averaging 53mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.
Summer
Temperatures range from 7 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 277mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -5 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 130mm over the season and a monthly average of 43mm. Expect around 39cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.
Winter
Temperatures range from -12 to 3°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 97mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. Expect around 94cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Angel Fire based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.
