Chaves County Climate
Chaves County, New Mexico
Avg Annual Temp
58.9°F
Annual Precip
13.3"
Annual Snowfall
9.1"
Extreme Heat Days
83.625
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Chaves County Weather
Warm Temperatures in Chaves County
Chaves County averages 58.9°F annually, placing it significantly warmer than the national median. This arid region receives only 13.3 inches of rain, reflecting a classic Western plains climate.
A Heat Leader in the State
The county's annual average of 58.9°F is much higher than the state average of 54.8°F. It experiences some of the most consistent heat in New Mexico's eastern plains.
Arid Plains and Low Moisture
With 13.3 inches of rain, Chaves is slightly drier than the New Mexico average of 14.0 inches. It shares this dry, breezy profile with other counties in the Pecos River Valley.
Intense Summer Heat and Minimal Snow
Residents endure 84 days of extreme heat over 90°F, with July temperatures averaging a sweltering 78.3°F. Snow is rare, totaling only 9.1 inches over the winter months.
Focus on High-Efficiency Cooling
Strong air conditioning is a necessity given the 77.0°F summer average and frequent extreme heat days. Winter gear can remain light as January averages a relatively mild 39.6°F.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.