Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia in Spring
In spring (March, April and May), Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia sees average daytime highs around 79°F and overnight lows near 53°F, with 0.8 in of rain over about 5 wet days across the season. It is the 2nd-warmest season and the driest season of the year.
Over the season highs climb from about 67°F in early March to 92°F by late May. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 68% of the time across spring, and the air most often feels dry.
Spring is Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia's best season of the year to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 79°F
- 2nd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 53°F
- Rainfall
- 0.8 in
- 5 wet days
- Avg wind
- 9 mph
- Travel score
- 7.6
- best season of the year
- Months
- Mar · Apr · May
Temperature in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia in Spring
Over the season highs climb from about 67°F in early March to 92°F by late May.
A typical spring day in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia reaches about 79°F and drops to 53°F overnight. The warmest of the three months is May, the coolest March.
How spring really feels in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
Once humidity and wind are folded in, spring brings about 9 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F.
The story in spring is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia weather by month
How the three spring months (March, April and May) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57° / 35° | 0.5 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 10.2 | 5.1 |
| Feb | 63° / 39° | 0.4 | 2.7 | 0.1 | 10.8 | 6.8 |
| Mar | 71° / 46° | 0.3 | 1.9 | 0 | 11.8 | 8.3 |
| Apr | 79° / 52° | 0.1 | 1.2 | 0 | 12.8 | 8.6 |
| May | 88° / 61° | 0.3 | 1.9 | 0 | 13.6 | 5.9 |
| Jun | 95° / 70° | 0.3 | 1.6 | 0 | 14 | 3.1 |
| Jul | 94° / 73° | 0.9 | 5 | 0 | 13.9 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 93° / 71° | 0.7 | 4.1 | 0 | 13.2 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 87° / 65° | 1.0 | 4.1 | 0 | 12.2 | 5.7 |
| Oct | 78° / 54° | 0.6 | 3.2 | 0.1 | 11.2 | 8.2 |
| Nov | 66° / 43° | 0.4 | 2 | 0.1 | 10.4 | 7.6 |
| Dec | 57° / 35° | 0.7 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 10 | 4.9 |
Cloud cover in Spring
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 68% of the time across spring.
Chance of precipitation in Spring
Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia gets around 0.8 in of rain over 5 wet days across spring. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Spring
Most of spring feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Spring
Winds average 9 mph across spring.
Sunrise & sunset in Spring
Daylight runs from about 11 h 18 min in early March to 13 h 54 min by late May. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Spring
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across spring, about 7.3 kWh/m².
Is spring a good time to visit Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia?
Our two travel scores rate spring for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
spring is one of the better times to visit Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia in Spring
From spring's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In spring, Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia sees daytime highs around 79°F and nights near 53°F. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: a warm layer. About 5 days see rain.
UV index in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia in Spring
Clear-sky midday UV across spring averages around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia peaks around June 22 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Moderate |
| Feb | 6 | High |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 7 | High |
| Nov | 5 | High |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia in Spring
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where spring falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia is worst in December — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 13 | Moderate |
| Apr | 14 | Moderate |
| May | 12 | Moderate |
| Jun | 13 | Moderate |
| Jul | 12 | Good |
| Aug | 11 | Good |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 16 | Moderate |
Where is Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia?
Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia sits at 31.6°N, 106.3°W, 3,658 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Socorro, 1.2 mi away.
Topography around Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 43 ft around an average of 3,655 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 440 ft; within 50 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 5,184 ft.
The land around Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia is covered by artificial surfaces (38%), shrubs (25%) and bare terrain (21%) within 2 miles, artificial surfaces (36%), bare terrain (35%) and shrubs (21%) within 10 miles, and bare terrain (43%) and shrubs (40%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia (31.6362°, -106.2905°, elevation 3,658 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.