Roosevelt County Climate
Roosevelt County, New Mexico
Avg Annual Temp
58.9°F
Annual Precip
16.5"
Annual Snowfall
8.5"
Extreme Heat Days
81.7
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Roosevelt County Weather
Warm Winds and Sunny Plains
Roosevelt County averages 58.9°F, placing it on the warmer end of the national spectrum. It is a semi-arid region that receives 16.5 inches of annual precipitation.
A Warmer Corner of the State
At 58.9°F, Roosevelt County is significantly warmer than the New Mexico average of 54.8°F. It also receives more moisture than the state average, recording 16.5 inches of precipitation.
The Hot High Plains
Roosevelt experiences 82 days of extreme heat, very similar to Quay County's 81 days. However, Roosevelt is much drier in the winter, seeing only 8.5 inches of snow compared to Quay's 15.5 inches.
Long Summers and Light Snow
Summers are hot and extended, with 82 days reaching above 90°F and a July average of 78.6°F. Winters are manageable at 40.6°F with relatively light snowfall of 8.5 inches.
Focus on Heat Mitigation
With 82 days of extreme heat, residents should invest in quality window shading and AC maintenance. The 16.5 inches of rain often comes in bursts, making soil moisture management important for local landscapes.
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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.