Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Luna RS, NM Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 17.6"
- Annual precip
- 96d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Luna RS
Luna RS, New Mexico averages 48°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 17.6"
- annual precipitation · 18" snow
- 96 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
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
28°F
Annual Precip
17.6"
Annual Snow
17.6"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
17.6"
Plus 17.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Luna RS) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Luna RS area.
How Luna RS compares to every U.S. city
Luna RS'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 Luna RS
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Luna RS'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 | 52°F (11°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.2" | 5.4" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1" | 1.7" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 0.8" | 1.4" | 29.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5" | 0.7" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 21.3 | 0.5 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 7.9 | 6.1 |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 6.8 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 6.7 | 0.0 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4" | 0.1" | 24.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9" | 1.4" | 28.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1" | 6.9" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.2"
Snow: 5.4"
5.3 days with precipitation
February 1.1"
Snow: 1.7"
4.7 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
Snow: 1.4"
4.6 days with precipitation
April 0.5"
Snow: 0.7"
3.2 days with precipitation
May 0.7"
3.8 days with precipitation
June 0.6"
4.0 days with precipitation
July 3.4"
15.3 days with precipitation
August 3.8"
15.4 days with precipitation
September 2.2"
8.2 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
Snow: 0.1"
4.9 days with precipitation
November 0.9"
Snow: 1.4"
3.8 days with precipitation
December 1.1"
Snow: 6.9"
5.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
96 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,225
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
121
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Luna RS's climate means for you
Luna RS runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 96 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,225 heating and 121 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: Luna RS, NM
An annual average temperature of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 28°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Luna RS, New Mexico. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00295273 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Luna RS sees about 17.6 inches of precipitation a year, with 17.6 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 96 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 17 and the first fall freeze near September 21. On the energy side, 6,225 heating degree days and 121 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Luna RS 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 Luna RS, NM? ▼
The average annual temperature in Luna RS, New Mexico is 48°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 13°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Luna RS get? ▼
Luna RS receives 17.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 17.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Luna RS? ▼
Luna RS 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 Luna RS? ▼
Luna RS has approximately 96 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 17 and the first fall freeze around September 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Luna RS? ▼
Luna RS has 6,225 heating degree days and 121 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 Luna RS climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00295273 near Luna RS.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00295273. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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