The climate in 87731 Montezuma, NM is typically warm and dry throughout the year. The summers are usually hot, with temperatures ranging between 80-95 degrees Fahrenheit on average. Winters tend to be mild, with lows rarely going below freezing and highs rarely reaching above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall is quite sparse, with only around 10 inches of precipitation falling annually. The area also enjoys a unique desert microclimate that allows for plenty of sunshine and clear skies all year long.
Montezuma (zip 87731), New Mexico gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Montezuma (zip 87731) averages 60 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 279 sunny days per year in Montezuma (zip 87731). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Montezuma (zip 87731) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 69 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 20 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 60 inches of snow a year