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Bosque Del Apache, NM Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Bosque Del Apache, New Mexico has an average annual temperature of 58°F and a climate comfort score of 62/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 9.6", including 2.0" of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

58°F (15°C)

Avg High

78°F

Avg Low

39°F

Annual Precip

9.6"

Annual Snow

2.0"

Comfort Score

62/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

62/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

58°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

9.6"

Plus 2.0" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bosque Del Apache) 62.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Bosque Del Apache area.

Warming context for Bosque Del Apache

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Bosque Del Apache captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 57°F (14°C) 20°F (-7°C) 39°F (4°C)
February 63°F (17°C) 24°F (-5°C) 44°F (6°C)
March 71°F (22°C) 30°F (-1°C) 51°F (10°C)
April 78°F (26°C) 37°F (3°C) 58°F (14°C)
May 87°F (31°C) 45°F (7°C) 66°F (19°C)
June 97°F (36°C) 54°F (12°C) 75°F (24°C)
July 97°F (36°C) 61°F (16°C) 79°F (26°C)
August 94°F (35°C) 59°F (15°C) 77°F (25°C)
September 89°F (32°C) 51°F (10°C) 70°F (21°C)
October 79°F (26°C) 38°F (3°C) 59°F (15°C)
November 67°F (20°C) 27°F (-3°C) 47°F (8°C)
December 57°F (14°C) 20°F (-7°C) 38°F (3°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 0.4"

Snow: 0.3"

2.3 days with precipitation

February 0.4"

Snow: 0.1"

2.5 days with precipitation

March 0.4"

2.3 days with precipitation

April 0.3"

Snow: 0.1"

1.9 days with precipitation

May 0.4"

3.3 days with precipitation

June 0.5"

3.2 days with precipitation

July 1.7"

7.8 days with precipitation

August 1.9"

8.8 days with precipitation

September 1.3"

5.5 days with precipitation

October 0.9"

Snow: 0.1"

4.5 days with precipitation

November 0.6"

Snow: 0.5"

2.7 days with precipitation

December 0.8"

Snow: 0.9"

2.9 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 16

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 28

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

3,769

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

1,382

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

December

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Bosque Del Apache, NM

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Bosque Del Apache, New Mexico as a location with an annual average temperature of 58°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 39°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00291138, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Bosque Del Apache receives roughly 9.6 inches of precipitation each year, with 2.0 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 28 and the first fall freeze near October 16. For energy use, 3,769 heating degree days and 1,382 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bosque Del Apache scores 62/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows — shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for December-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Bosque Del Apache, NM?
The average annual temperature in Bosque Del Apache, New Mexico is 58°F. The warmest month averages 97°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Bosque Del Apache get?
Bosque Del Apache receives 9.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 2.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bosque Del Apache?
Bosque Del Apache has a climate comfort score of 62/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Bosque Del Apache?
Growing season data is not available for Bosque Del Apache.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bosque Del Apache?
Bosque Del Apache has 3,769 heating degree days and 1,382 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Bosque Del Apache climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00291138. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00291138. For informational purposes only.

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