Climate & Clothing:

CLIMATE

Socorro, New Mexico is situated in sunny Rio Grande Valley of central New Mexico and combines the pleasant climate of the high desert, peace and quiet of a small town. Socorro remains sunny all the year. Following are the statistics related to climate of socorro, which might interest you.

Statistics

Population 9000
Elevation 4579 feet
Climate - mild, dry
Annual Average Temperature - 58 degrees F
Annual Average Rainfall - 9 inches
Annual Average Snowfall - 6 inches
Average Percent Relative Humidity - 42 percent
Sunshine - 90 percent of year



CLOTHING

Clothing tends to be casual as possible. It is pretty warm in summer and also cold during winter. It is advisable to bring clothes which suits both season. Washing is done normally every 2 weeks it would be a good idea to get sufficient number of socks and under garments. As for footwear sneakers, sports shoes and sandals are the most used commodities.

Formal shoes or footwear to go with formals are also recommended, for interviews and seminars. To go with traditional wear, anything that is suitable can be brought. For winters it's a good idea to get some woolen clothes a good wind sheater, but don't burden yourself with a lots of them, a sweater or two and a jacket would serve the purpose.

It would be highly convenient to get T-shirts and a few pair of jeans would do a lot good. For formal clothes a few pair of trousers and good shirts would do, though there won't be many occasions to wear them. For presentations and interviews formals are needed so it's a great idea to come prepared. For a few occasions like the Diwali function and other Indian gatherings you could bring Kurta-Payjama or any other traditional dress that you might find appropriate. For shoes mostly sneakers, sports shoes and sandals are worn. Leather shoes for formal occasions, and some kind of footwear to go with the traditional dress are recommended. For winters it is recommended to grab a jacket and a sweater.

The attire for girls is not much different then boys. T-shirts, jeans and shorts are recommended. For formals, shirts and trousers would do. Girls do wear Salwaar-Kameez to the college but not very often; it's a personal choice, but for Indian gatherings girls may want to get Salwaar-Kameez or Saree. You are recommended not to bring heavy sarees or salwaar-kameez because you won't get any occasion to wear them. Some of the events like the Diwali or the Garba do call for wearing such stuff so if you wish you might get one. Having one set of formal wear is advisable, for interviews.