Luna County Climate
Luna County, New Mexico
Avg Annual Temp
62.6°F
Annual Precip
9.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.6"
Extreme Heat Days
110.975
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Luna County Weather
High Heat in the Chihuahuan Desert
Luna County averages a warm 62.6°F annually, placing it well above the national median temperature. This arid landscape receives just 9.7 inches of rain per year, making it significantly drier than most U.S. counties.
One of New Mexico's Warmest Spots
The county's 62.6°F average temperature far exceeds the New Mexico state average of 54.8°F. It also falls below the state's 14.0-inch precipitation average, marking it as a particularly dry region of the state.
Drier and Warmer Than the North
Luna County experiences 111 extreme heat days, far surpassing the 53 days seen in San Juan County to the north. Its 9.7 inches of annual precipitation is also lower than Roosevelt County's 16.5 inches on the eastern plains.
Endless Summers and Negligible Snow
Summers are intense with an 80.5°F average and over 100 days above 90°F. Winters are mild at 44.7°F, and the county receives a mere 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Prepare for Intense Solar Exposure
Residents need high-efficiency cooling systems to handle 111 days of extreme heat. Since snow is rare, focus your home maintenance on sun protection and water conservation for the dry 9.7-inch rainfall cycle.
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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.