Climate Comfort Score
69/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Glenwood, NM Climate
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- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 69/100
- Comfort score
- 16.6"
- Annual precip
- 165d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Glenwood
Glenwood, New Mexico averages 57°F a year and scores 69/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 69/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 16.6"
- annual precipitation · 2" snow
- 165 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
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
16.6"
Annual Snow
1.8"
Comfort Score
69/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
16.6"
Plus 1.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Glenwood) 69.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Glenwood area.
How Glenwood compares to every U.S. city
Glenwood's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
69 Top 34% higher than 66% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Glenwood
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Glenwood'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 | 57°F (14°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 1.4" | 0.9" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3" | 0.4" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9" | 0.2" | 19.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 9.9 | 0.2 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 1.4 | 3.8 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.6 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.5 |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.3 |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 3.8 | 0.2 |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1" | 0.1" | 19.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4" | 0.2" | 26.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.4"
Snow: 0.9"
4.1 days with precipitation
February 1.3"
Snow: 0.4"
3.9 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
Snow: 0.2"
3.5 days with precipitation
April 0.3"
1.9 days with precipitation
May 0.7"
1.8 days with precipitation
June 0.6"
2.3 days with precipitation
July 3.0"
11.0 days with precipitation
August 2.8"
10.4 days with precipitation
September 2.0"
5.8 days with precipitation
October 1.3"
2.7 days with precipitation
November 1.1"
Snow: 0.1"
2.8 days with precipitation
December 1.4"
Snow: 0.2"
4.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
165 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,937
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
864
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Glenwood's climate means for you
Glenwood runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 165 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,937 heating and 864 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: Glenwood, NM
Glenwood, New Mexico runs an annual average of 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 75°F to a mean daily low of 38°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 USC00293577, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Glenwood averages 16.6 inches of precipitation annually, with 1.8 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 165 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 6 and the first fall freeze near October 18. Turning to energy use, 3,937 heating degree days and 864 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Glenwood scores 69/100 (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 Glenwood, NM? ▼
The average annual temperature in Glenwood, New Mexico is 57°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Glenwood get? ▼
Glenwood receives 16.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Glenwood? ▼
Glenwood has a climate comfort score of 69/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Glenwood? ▼
Glenwood has approximately 165 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 6 and the first fall freeze around October 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Glenwood? ▼
Glenwood has 3,937 heating degree days and 864 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 Glenwood climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00293577 near Glenwood.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00293577. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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