Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 10.5"
- Annual precip
- 218d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Gage
Gage, New Mexico averages 62°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 10.5"
- annual precipitation
- 218 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
62°F (17°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
10.5"
Annual Snow
0.5"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
10.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Gage) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Gage area.
How Gage compares to every U.S. city
Gage's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Gage
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Gage 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 | 57°F (14°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8" | 0.5" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 15.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 11.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 3.9 | 1.6 |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.5 |
| June | 97°F (36°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.8 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.4 |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.6 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.5 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 1.5 | 3.4 |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 12.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 24.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.8"
Snow: 0.5"
2.5 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
2.7 days with precipitation
March 0.3"
2.1 days with precipitation
April 0.2"
0.8 days with precipitation
May 0.3"
1.1 days with precipitation
June 0.3"
1.3 days with precipitation
July 2.0"
5.1 days with precipitation
August 2.1"
4.8 days with precipitation
September 1.2"
2.9 days with precipitation
October 0.8"
2.2 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
1.7 days with precipitation
December 1.1"
2.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 7
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 3
50% probability date
Growing Season
218 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,976
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,938
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Gage's climate means for you
Gage runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 218 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 3 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,976 heating and 1,938 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: Gage, NM
Based on station USC00293368 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Gage, New Mexico averages 62°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 47°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Gage should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 10.5 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 218 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 3 and the first fall freeze near November 7. And on the energy front, 2,976 heating degree days and 1,938 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Gage scores 83/100 (Excellent), 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 December-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 Gage, NM? ▼
The average annual temperature in Gage, New Mexico is 62°F. The warmest month averages 97°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Gage get? ▼
Gage receives 10.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Gage? ▼
Gage has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Gage? ▼
Gage has approximately 218 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 3 and the first fall freeze around November 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Gage? ▼
Gage has 2,976 heating degree days and 1,938 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Gage climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00293368 near Gage.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00293368. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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