Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Abiquiu Dam, NM Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 10.1"
- Annual precip
- 170d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Abiquiu Dam
Abiquiu Dam, New Mexico averages 51°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 10.1"
- annual precipitation · 11" snow
- 170 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
10.1"
Annual Snow
10.5"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
10.1"
Plus 10.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Abiquiu Dam) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Abiquiu Dam area.
How Abiquiu Dam compares to every U.S. city
Abiquiu Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Abiquiu Dam
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Abiquiu Dam captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4" | 2.8" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3" | 2.0" | 27.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6" | 1.6" | 22.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8" | 0.4" | 8.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.9 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.1 |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.7 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9" | 0.1" | 4.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5" | 0.6" | 22.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 0.5" | 3.0" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
Snow: 2.8"
4.4 days with precipitation
February 0.3"
Snow: 2.0"
4.9 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
Snow: 1.6"
5.1 days with precipitation
April 0.8"
Snow: 0.4"
5.4 days with precipitation
May 0.8"
6.4 days with precipitation
June 0.6"
4.9 days with precipitation
July 1.6"
11.2 days with precipitation
August 1.8"
12.1 days with precipitation
September 1.2"
7.5 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
Snow: 0.1"
6.4 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
Snow: 0.6"
4.5 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
Snow: 3.0"
5.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 29
50% probability date
Growing Season
170 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,652
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
643
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Abiquiu Dam's climate means for you
Abiquiu Dam runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 170 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 29 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,652 heating and 643 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Abiquiu Dam, NM
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Abiquiu Dam, New Mexico as a location with an annual average temperature of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 37°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00290041, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Abiquiu Dam averages 10.1 inches of precipitation annually, with 10.5 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 170 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 29 and the first fall freeze near October 16. Turning to energy use, 5,652 heating degree days and 643 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Abiquiu Dam scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Abiquiu Dam, NM? ▼
The average annual temperature in Abiquiu Dam, New Mexico is 51°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Abiquiu Dam get? ▼
Abiquiu Dam receives 10.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 10.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Abiquiu Dam? ▼
Abiquiu Dam has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Abiquiu Dam? ▼
Abiquiu Dam has approximately 170 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 29 and the first fall freeze around October 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Abiquiu Dam? ▼
Abiquiu Dam has 5,652 heating degree days and 643 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Abiquiu Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00290041 near Abiquiu Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00290041. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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