Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Espanola, NM Climate
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- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 148d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Espanola
Espanola, New Mexico averages 52°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 148 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Espanola) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Espanola area.
How Espanola compares to every U.S. city
Espanola's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Espanola
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Espanola, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 32°F (0°C) | N/A | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 38°F (3°C) | N/A | 27.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 44°F (7°C) | N/A | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 51°F (11°C) | N/A | 14.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 59°F (15°C) | N/A | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| June | 89°F (31°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 69°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 13.3 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 74°F (23°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 19.7 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 71°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 12.3 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 64°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.7 | 3.3 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 52°F (11°C) | N/A | 13.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 41°F (5°C) | N/A | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 31°F (0°C) | N/A | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
148 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,286
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
684
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Espanola's climate means for you
Espanola runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 148 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,286 heating and 684 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: Espanola, NM
Espanola, New Mexico runs an annual average of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 35°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00293031, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Espanola averages an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 148 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 11 and the first fall freeze near October 6. As for energy demand, 5,286 heating degree days and 684 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Espanola scores 49/100 (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 December-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 Espanola, NM? ▼
The average annual temperature in Espanola, New Mexico is 52°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Espanola get? ▼
Espanola receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Espanola? ▼
Espanola has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Espanola? ▼
Espanola has approximately 148 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 11 and the first fall freeze around October 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Espanola? ▼
Espanola has 5,286 heating degree days and 684 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 Espanola climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00293031 near Espanola.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00293031. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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