The climate of New Mexico

The current climate in New Mexico features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 8°C throughout the year. 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for New Mexico, United States.

Temperature records

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.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, New Mexico gets 357 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 56 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

The climate in New Mexico is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in New Mexico to get the 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 nice 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.

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Climate Table of New Mexico

The climate table of New Mexico shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in New Mexico, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in New Mexico

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Yearly Temperature in New Mexico

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in New Mexico, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in New Mexico

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Total Yearly Precipitation in New Mexico

Average Snowfall per Month in New Mexico

Total Yearly Snowfall in New Mexico

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in New Mexico

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Average weather in New Mexico by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New Mexico. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.