Weather - Southwestern States (AZ, NM, OK, TX)

Weather in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Padre Island and Southeastern Texas Winters in the region generally feature cool to mild weather with a possibility of light snowfall, though warm days are not uncommon during this season. Springs have warm, pleasant weather with many dry and sunny days. Weather in El Paso, Carlsbad, Big Bend, Western Texas and Southern New Mexico Situated in the Chihuahuan desert, western Texas and southern New Mexico generally has very low humidity and is quite sunny (on average over 300 days a year!). Notably, some harsh conditions are occasionally brought about in the springtime by the strong southwesterly gales and windstorms coming into the region from Mexico and southern Arizona. Weather in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos, Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado Generally there is sunny and mild weather with light rainfall year-round in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. Winter is on the cool side with the common potential for snow, making the Santa Fe area, in particular, popular for snow-based recreation. Weather in Durango and Four Corners of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado This region's low humidity, sparse precipitation, and clear, sunny skies make it a great place to visit all year round. The best time to visit is probably in the fall, when the skies are sunny and the weather is warm, but not too humid. Weather in Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, Tombstone and Southern Arizona One thing's for sure in this region: you can leave your jacket at home! This region enjoys low humidity, very little precipitation, and clear, sunny skies all year round. Weather in Grand Canyon, Sedona, Prescott and Northern Arizona The prime time for visiting this region is in the spring or fall, when the skies are sunny, the air is dry, and it isn't too hot. These seasons feature the perfect conditions for river rafters, though the rafting is good anytime from April-October.