Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Gran Quivira Natl Mon, NM Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 15.3"
- Annual precip
- 166d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Gran Quivira Natl Mon
Gran Quivira Natl Mon, New Mexico averages 54°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 15.3"
- annual precipitation · 11" snow
- 166 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
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
15.3"
Annual Snow
10.5"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.3"
Plus 10.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Gran Quivira Natl Mon) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Gran Quivira Natl Mon area.
How Gran Quivira Natl Mon compares to every U.S. city
Gran Quivira Natl Mon'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 Gran Quivira Natl Mon
MethodologyZooming out from Gran Quivira Natl Mon's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 49°F (10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6" | 2.2" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5" | 2.7" | 22.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6" | 1.6" | 18.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6" | 0.3" | 9.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.6 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.4 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.2 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 2.1 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7" | 1.1" | 5.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 0.7" | 1.2" | 19.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0" | 1.4" | 28.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.6"
Snow: 2.2"
4.0 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 2.7"
3.8 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
Snow: 1.6"
4.0 days with precipitation
April 0.6"
Snow: 0.3"
3.4 days with precipitation
May 0.9"
4.5 days with precipitation
June 1.0"
5.7 days with precipitation
July 2.8"
11.1 days with precipitation
August 3.0"
11.0 days with precipitation
September 1.9"
7.3 days with precipitation
October 1.7"
Snow: 1.1"
5.6 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
Snow: 1.2"
3.9 days with precipitation
December 1.0"
Snow: 1.4"
5.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
166 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,653
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
711
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Gran Quivira Natl Mon's climate means for you
Gran Quivira Natl Mon runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 166 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,653 heating and 711 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: Gran Quivira Natl Mon, NM
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Gran Quivira Natl Mon, New Mexico as a location with an annual average temperature of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°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 USC00293649, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Gran Quivira Natl Mon averages 15.3 inches of precipitation annually, with 10.5 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 166 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 2 and the first fall freeze near October 15. Turning to energy use, 4,653 heating degree days and 711 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Gran Quivira Natl Mon scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings December-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Gran Quivira Natl Mon, NM? ▼
The average annual temperature in Gran Quivira Natl Mon, New Mexico is 54°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Gran Quivira Natl Mon get? ▼
Gran Quivira Natl Mon receives 15.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 10.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Gran Quivira Natl Mon? ▼
Gran Quivira Natl Mon 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 Gran Quivira Natl Mon? ▼
Gran Quivira Natl Mon has approximately 166 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 2 and the first fall freeze around October 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Gran Quivira Natl Mon? ▼
Gran Quivira Natl Mon has 4,653 heating degree days and 711 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 Gran Quivira Natl Mon climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00293649 near Gran Quivira Natl Mon.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00293649. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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