Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Ragland, NM Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 16.7"
- Annual precip
- 180d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Ragland
Ragland, New Mexico averages 56°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 16.7"
- annual precipitation · 17" snow
- 180 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
16.7"
Annual Snow
17.0"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
16.7"
Plus 17.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Ragland) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Ragland area.
How Ragland compares to every U.S. city
Ragland's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Ragland
MethodologyZooming out from Ragland'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 | 51°F (10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6" | 3.3" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 0.4" | 2.9" | 22.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8" | 2.2" | 16.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8" | 1.4" | 6.8 | 0.2 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 5.0 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.2 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.4 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.7 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 4.5 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3" | 0.7" | 3.4 | 0.3 |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6" | 1.9" | 17.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7" | 4.6" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.6"
Snow: 3.3"
2.1 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
Snow: 2.9"
1.7 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
Snow: 2.2"
2.4 days with precipitation
April 0.8"
Snow: 1.4"
2.5 days with precipitation
May 1.6"
3.5 days with precipitation
June 1.8"
4.6 days with precipitation
July 3.5"
5.2 days with precipitation
August 2.9"
6.6 days with precipitation
September 1.8"
4.0 days with precipitation
October 1.3"
Snow: 0.7"
2.9 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 1.9"
2.1 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
Snow: 4.6"
2.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 24
50% probability date
Growing Season
180 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,299
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,100
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Ragland's climate means for you
Ragland runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 180 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,299 heating and 1,100 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: Ragland, NM
In Ragland, New Mexico, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 41°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00297226, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Ragland should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 16.7 inches, with 17.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 180 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 24 and the first fall freeze near October 21. And on the energy front, 4,299 heating degree days and 1,100 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Ragland scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Ragland, NM? ▼
The average annual temperature in Ragland, New Mexico is 56°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Ragland get? ▼
Ragland receives 16.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 17.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Ragland? ▼
Ragland has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Ragland? ▼
Ragland has approximately 180 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 24 and the first fall freeze around October 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Ragland? ▼
Ragland has 4,299 heating degree days and 1,100 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 Ragland climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00297226 near Ragland.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00297226. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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