Climate Comfort Score
69/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Redrock, NM Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 69/100
- Comfort score
- 12.5"
- Annual precip
- 176d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Redrock
Redrock, New Mexico averages 60°F a year and scores 69/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 60°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 69/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 12.5"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 176 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
60°F (15°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
12.5"
Annual Snow
1.0"
Comfort Score
69/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.5"
Plus 1.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Redrock) 69.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Redrock area.
How Redrock compares to every U.S. city
Redrock's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
69 Top 34% higher than 66% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Redrock
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Redrock, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 60°F (15°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0" | 0.5" | 25.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 20.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 16.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 7.1 | 0.7 |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 8.6 |
| June | 96°F (35°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.9 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.1 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.4 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.9 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 3.0 | 1.2 |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 17.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 1.1" | 0.5" | 25.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.0"
Snow: 0.5"
5.2 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
5.3 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
3.4 days with precipitation
April 0.2"
1.7 days with precipitation
May 0.4"
2.5 days with precipitation
June 0.4"
3.5 days with precipitation
July 2.6"
10.8 days with precipitation
August 2.1"
10.4 days with precipitation
September 1.7"
7.1 days with precipitation
October 1.0"
4.2 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
3.4 days with precipitation
December 1.1"
Snow: 0.5"
5.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
176 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,302
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,427
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Redrock's climate means for you
Redrock runs 60°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 176 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,302 heating and 1,427 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: Redrock, NM
Redrock, New Mexico runs an annual average of 60°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 41°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00297340, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Redrock averages 12.5 inches of precipitation annually, with 1.0 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 176 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 23. Turning to energy use, 3,302 heating degree days and 1,427 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Redrock scores 69/100 (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 December-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 Redrock, NM? ▼
The average annual temperature in Redrock, New Mexico is 60°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Redrock get? ▼
Redrock receives 12.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Redrock? ▼
Redrock has a climate comfort score of 69/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Redrock? ▼
Redrock has approximately 176 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Redrock? ▼
Redrock has 3,302 heating degree days and 1,427 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 Redrock climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00297340 near Redrock.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00297340. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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