Mora County Climate
Mora County, New Mexico
Avg Annual Temp
47.7°F
Annual Precip
20.2"
Annual Snowfall
62.1"
Extreme Heat Days
8.299999999999999
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Mora County Weather
Cold Peaks and Heavy Snow
Mora County is one of the cooler regions in the nation with an annual average of 47.7°F. It receives a robust 20.2 inches of precipitation, largely driven by significant mountain snowfall.
High Altitude Moisture Leader
Mora's 20.2 inches of precipitation sits well above the New Mexico average of 14.0 inches. Its average temperature of 47.7°F makes it much colder than the state's 54.8°F baseline.
The Snow Capital of the Region
Mora County sees 62.1 inches of snow annually, dwarfing the 37.6 inches in neighboring Rio Arriba County. It records only 8 days of extreme heat, compared to 82 days in Roosevelt County.
Brief Summers and Frozen Winters
July averages a cool 65.8°F, and the county rarely sees extreme heat. Winters are long and snowy, with an average temperature of 32.4°F and over five feet of total snowfall.
Prioritize Insulation and Snow Removal
Heavy-duty snow tires and reliable heating systems are vital for navigating the 62.1-inch annual snowfall. Air conditioning is rarely a priority here, given the county only averages 8 days above 90°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.