Petroglyph Natl Mon, NM Climate

Climate Insight: Petroglyph Natl Mon, NM

Based on station USC00296754 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Petroglyph Natl Mon, New Mexico averages 58°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 43°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.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Petroglyph Natl Mon receives roughly 9.8 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 195 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 15 and the first fall freeze near October 27. For energy use, 4,065 heating degree days and 1,386 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Petroglyph Natl Mon scores 58/100 (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 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.