01-22-2014, 09:22 AM
I spent a lot of time last year on my property which is in western NM. April is nice, although it is at the front edge of what the locals were calling the "windy" season. Pretty steady winds from the west, not too outrageous, but some good gusts for sure. The Monsoon didn't really set in until early July. Then there were thunderstorms almost every afternoon. We just planned our day around it. Chores and outdoor activities in the morning, got ready for the rain around 2-3 pm, and it was usually blown out by 6 pm or so. Of course every year is different, but in my area it seems like you can more or less count on some wind in the spring and a chance for afternoon rain in the summer.