Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Aztec Ruins NM, NM Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 10.1"
- Annual precip
- 147d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Aztec Ruins NM
Aztec Ruins NM, New Mexico averages 53°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 10.1"
- annual precipitation · 11" snow
- 147 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
10.1"
Annual Snow
10.9"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
10.1"
Plus 10.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Aztec Ruins NM) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Aztec Ruins NM area.
How Aztec Ruins NM compares to every U.S. city
Aztec Ruins NM'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 Aztec Ruins NM
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Aztec Ruins NM's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 46°F (8°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9" | 4.5" | 29.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8" | 2.3" | 25.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8" | 0.5" | 23.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7" | 0.2" | 14.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 15.3 |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.1 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.1 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 3.8 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9" | 0.3" | 8.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9" | 0.9" | 23.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7" | 2.2" | 29.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.9"
Snow: 4.5"
5.6 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 2.3"
5.1 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
Snow: 0.5"
4.4 days with precipitation
April 0.7"
Snow: 0.2"
3.7 days with precipitation
May 0.7"
3.8 days with precipitation
June 0.3"
2.1 days with precipitation
July 1.0"
5.1 days with precipitation
August 1.3"
7.0 days with precipitation
September 1.1"
5.7 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
Snow: 0.3"
4.7 days with precipitation
November 0.9"
Snow: 0.9"
4.2 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
Snow: 2.2"
5.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
147 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,163
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
914
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Aztec Ruins NM's climate means for you
Aztec Ruins NM runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 147 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,163 heating and 914 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: Aztec Ruins NM, NM
Aztec Ruins NM, New Mexico runs an annual average of 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 36°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00290692, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Aztec Ruins NM should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 10.1 inches, with 10.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 147 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 12 and the first fall freeze near October 6. And on the energy front, 5,163 heating degree days and 914 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Aztec Ruins NM scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Aztec Ruins NM, NM? ▼
The average annual temperature in Aztec Ruins NM, New Mexico is 53°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Aztec Ruins NM get? ▼
Aztec Ruins NM receives 10.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 10.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Aztec Ruins NM? ▼
Aztec Ruins NM 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 Aztec Ruins NM? ▼
Aztec Ruins NM has approximately 147 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 12 and the first fall freeze around October 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Aztec Ruins NM? ▼
Aztec Ruins NM has 5,163 heating degree days and 914 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 Aztec Ruins NM climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00290692 near Aztec Ruins NM.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00290692. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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