Sandoval County Climate
Sandoval County, New Mexico
Avg Annual Temp
51.6°F
Annual Precip
13.3"
Annual Snowfall
25.7"
Extreme Heat Days
48.10833333333334
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Sandoval County Weather
Cooler High Desert Conditions
Sandoval County averages 51.6°F annually, making it cooler than the national median. The region receives 13.3 inches of rain, slightly lower than the New Mexico average of 14 inches.
Below the New Mexico Temperature Median
At 51.6°F, the county remains over 3 degrees cooler than the state average of 54.8°F. Its topography creates a varied climate that is often chillier than the southern Rio Grande valley.
Snowier Than Its Southern Neighbors
Sandoval sees 25.7 inches of snow per year, significantly more than Bernalillo County to the south. It shares a similar July peak of roughly 72.7°F with adjacent Santa Fe County.
Significant Snow and Summer Heat
The county faces 48 days of extreme heat above 90°F despite its cooler annual average. Winter is defined by 25.7 inches of snow and a January average of 31.3°F.
Winterize and Ventilate Your Home
High-performance insulation is vital to combat the 31.3°F winter lows and nearly 26 inches of snow. Homeowners should also ensure efficient cooling to handle the 48 extreme heat days.
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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.