What’s the climate like in New Mexico?
The current climate of New Mexico features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 8°C. The average yearly temperature is around 21°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -6°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in New Mexico in recent years was 39°C in July 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -13°C in February 2021.
On average, New Mexico gets 357 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 56 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate of New Mexico is based on weather data from . Other spots, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in New Mexico for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit New Mexico?
The best time to visit New Mexico for sunny weather is April through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit New Mexico. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of New Mexico
The climate table of New Mexico shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 14 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -6 | -4 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 0 | -4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 15 | 13 | 23 | 14 | 27 | 41 | 44 | 40 | 46 | 52 | 22 | 20 |
| Snow (cm) | 14 | 12 | 4,8 | 0,7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,7 | 8,2 | 15 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 21°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in June and July
- Lowest temperature: 8°C in January
- Precipitation*: 357 mm per year, averaging 30 mm per month
- Snowfall: 56 cm per year
- Driest months: 13 mm in February, 14 mm in April and 15 mm in January
- Wettest months: 52 mm in October, 46 mm in September and 44 mm in July
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in New Mexico
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in New Mexico, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in New Mexico
This graph shows how much precipitation New Mexico, United States, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in New Mexico
This graph shows how much snow New Mexico, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in New Mexico
This graph shows the average UV index per month in New Mexico, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in New Mexico
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in New Mexico, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in New Mexico
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in New Mexico, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in New Mexico
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in New Mexico, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in New Mexico by Month
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