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Lake Maloya, NM Climate

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

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

Lake Maloya, New Mexico has an average annual temperature of 44°F and a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate). Annual precipitation totals 21.4", including 89.3" of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

44°F (7°C)

Avg High

59°F

Avg Low

29°F

Annual Precip

21.4"

Annual Snow

89.3"

Comfort Score

47/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

47/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

44°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

21.4"

Plus 89.3" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lake Maloya) 47.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Lake Maloya area.

Warming context for Lake Maloya

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Lake Maloya 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 42°F (5°C) 11°F (-12°C) 26°F (-3°C)
February 43°F (6°C) 12°F (-11°C) 28°F (-2°C)
March 50°F (10°C) 20°F (-6°C) 35°F (2°C)
April 57°F (14°C) 27°F (-3°C) 42°F (5°C)
May 66°F (19°C) 36°F (2°C) 51°F (11°C)
June 75°F (24°C) 44°F (7°C) 60°F (15°C)
July 78°F (26°C) 49°F (9°C) 64°F (18°C)
August 76°F (24°C) 48°F (9°C) 62°F (17°C)
September 71°F (21°C) 41°F (5°C) 56°F (13°C)
October 60°F (16°C) 31°F (-1°C) 46°F (8°C)
November 50°F (10°C) 21°F (-6°C) 35°F (2°C)
December 42°F (5°C) 13°F (-11°C) 27°F (-3°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 0.9"

Snow: 13.4"

4.8 days with precipitation

February 0.9"

Snow: 13.0"

4.9 days with precipitation

March 1.8"

Snow: 18.3"

6.9 days with precipitation

April 2.0"

Snow: 11.0"

6.9 days with precipitation

May 2.0"

Snow: 1.6"

7.2 days with precipitation

June 2.0"

8.9 days with precipitation

July 3.4"

11.4 days with precipitation

August 3.0"

11.9 days with precipitation

September 1.9"

Snow: 0.2"

6.7 days with precipitation

October 1.6"

Snow: 5.2"

5.3 days with precipitation

November 1.1"

Snow: 11.0"

5.2 days with precipitation

December 0.9"

Snow: 15.6"

4.7 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

September 29

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

May 21

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

7,575

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

37

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Lake Maloya, NM

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Lake Maloya, New Mexico as a location with an annual average temperature of 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 29°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00294742, 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. Lake Maloya receives roughly 21.4 inches of precipitation each year, with 89.3 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near May 21 and the first fall freeze near September 29. For energy use, 7,575 heating degree days and 37 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lake Maloya scores 47/100 (Moderate), 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 January-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 Lake Maloya, NM?
The average annual temperature in Lake Maloya, New Mexico is 44°F. The warmest month averages 78°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 11°F (-12°C).
How much rain does Lake Maloya get?
Lake Maloya receives 21.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 89.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lake Maloya?
Lake Maloya has a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Lake Maloya?
Growing season data is not available for Lake Maloya.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lake Maloya?
Lake Maloya has 7,575 heating degree days and 37 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 Lake Maloya 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 USC00294742. 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: USC00294742. For informational purposes only.

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