Harding County Climate
Harding County, New Mexico
Avg Annual Temp
54.2°F
Annual Precip
15.9"
Annual Snowfall
17.7"
Extreme Heat Days
43.03333333333333
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Harding County Weather
Cooler high-plains weather
Harding County averages 54.2°F annually, which is slightly below the national median. This high-plains region experiences significant seasonal variability and lower-than-average humidity.
Representative of New Mexico climate
Harding is one of the few counties that sits right at the New Mexico state average of 54.8°F. It provides a quintessential New Mexican climate experience, neither the hottest nor the coldest in the state.
Moderate moisture on the plains
With 15.9 inches of annual precipitation, Harding is wetter than most southern counties but drier than the high-altitude Los Alamos. Its 17.7 inches of snow is nearly identical to Guadalupe's 17.9 inches.
Cold winters with mild summers
The county sees 43 days of heat over 90°F, significantly fewer than the southern deserts. Winters are cold, with a January average of 35.1°F and a winter-long average of 36.1°F.
Winterize for high-plains snow
Winterizing homes is critical to handle the 17.7 inches of snow and sub-freezing January nights. However, the 43 days of extreme heat mean air conditioning remains a summer necessity.
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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.