Torrance County Climate
Torrance County, New Mexico
Avg Annual Temp
51.3°F
Annual Precip
14.0"
Annual Snowfall
21.6"
Extreme Heat Days
31.628571428571433
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Torrance County Weather
A Balanced High Desert Climate
Torrance County's 51.3°F annual average is slightly cooler than the national median. Its 14.0 inches of precipitation matches the New Mexico state average exactly.
Cooler Than the State Average
The county's annual temperature is 3.5 degrees lower than the New Mexico average of 54.8°F. It maintains a cooler profile than the low-lying plains to the east.
Similar to the Santa Fe Area
Torrance's 21.6 inches of snow is comparable to the 24.8 inches in Santa Fe County. Its 32 days of extreme heat also mirror the 33 days seen in Santa Fe.
Moderate Summers and Snowy Winters
Summer highs stay reasonable with a July average of 71.4°F and 32 days over 90°F. Winters bring 21.6 inches of snow and a January average of 32.0°F.
Plan for Significant Winter Snow
Residents should prepare for 21.6 inches of snow and freezing January temperatures. The moderate summer means high-end AC is less critical than in southern New Mexico.
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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.