Climate Insights for Arroyo Seco

San Juan County, New Mexico, United States

Hottest
July
26°C peak
Coldest
January
-10°C low
Wettest
July
57mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Arroyo Seco is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 439mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 57mm of rainfall. Arroyo Seco is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 185cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 2° Average: -5° Min: -10° Feb Max: 4° Average: -3° Min: -8° Mar Max: 9° Average: 2° Min: -4° Apr Max: 13° Average: 6° Min: -1° May Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 3° Jun Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 9° Jul Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 11° Aug Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 10° Sep Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 7° Oct Max: 16° Average: 8° Min: 2° Nov Max: 9° Average: 1° Min: -4° Dec Max: 3° Average: -5° Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min

Arroyo Seco has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 37mm Feb Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 30mm Mar Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 22mm Apr Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 23mm May Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 10mm Jun Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 4mm Oct Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 13mm Nov Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 18mm Dec Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 28mm
Precipitation
Snow

Arroyo Seco is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 439mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 37mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 57mm of rainfall. August and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 26mm. That's 31mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 185cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 37cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Arroyo Seco is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

3 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Arroyo Seco, which began on March 20, 2026. Arroyo Seco 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -4 to 18°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 111mm over the season and a monthly average of 37mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 133mm over the season and a monthly average of 44mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -4 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 95mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. Expect around 35cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -10 to 4°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 101mm over the season and a monthly average of 34mm. Expect around 95cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -5°
Feb -3°
Mar
Apr
May 11°
Jun 17°
Jul 19°
Aug 17°
Sep 14°
Oct
Nov
Dec -5°

The best time to visit Arroyo Seco is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 44mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Arroyo Seco 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-10 °C
2 °C
2 km/h
38 mm
37 cm
Feb
-8 °C
4 °C
2 km/h
33 mm
30 cm
Mar
-4 °C
9 °C
3 km/h
33 mm
22 cm
Apr
-1 °C
13 °C
3 km/h
40 mm
23 cm
May
3 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
38 mm
10 cm
Jun Current
9 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Sep
7 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
35 mm
4 cm
Oct
2 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
31 mm
13 cm
Nov
-4 °C
9 °C
2 km/h
28 mm
18 cm
Dec
-10 °C
3 °C
2 km/h
31 mm
28 cm
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