Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Reserve RS, NM Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 16.9"
- Annual precip
- 126d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Reserve RS
Reserve RS, New Mexico averages 54°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 16.9"
- yearly precipitation total
- 126 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
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
16.9"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
16.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Reserve RS) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Reserve RS area.
How Reserve RS compares to every U.S. city
Reserve 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 Reserve RS
MethodologyZooming out from Reserve RS'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5" | 23.5 | 0.2 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6" | 9.2 | 4.5 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6" | 1.6 | 16.9 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7" | 0.0 | 21.4 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 3.4" | 0.1 | 14.7 |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4" | 2.0 | 4.8 |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4" | 17.8 | 0.5 |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.3"
February 1.1"
March 0.8"
April 0.5"
May 0.6"
June 0.6"
July 2.7"
August 3.4"
September 2.4"
October 1.4"
November 1.1"
December 1.1"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
126 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,694
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
605
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Reserve RS's climate means for you
Reserve RS runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 126 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,694 heating and 605 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: Reserve RS, NM
Based on station USC00297386 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Reserve RS, New Mexico averages 54°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 75°F to a mean daily low of 33°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January 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.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Reserve RS sees about 16.9 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 126 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 30 and the first fall freeze near October 3. On the energy side, 4,694 heating degree days and 605 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Reserve RS scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Reserve RS, NM? ▼
The average annual temperature in Reserve RS, New Mexico is 54°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Reserve RS get? ▼
Reserve RS receives 16.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Reserve RS? ▼
Reserve 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 Reserve RS? ▼
Reserve RS has approximately 126 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 30 and the first fall freeze around October 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Reserve RS? ▼
Reserve RS has 4,694 heating degree days and 605 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 Reserve RS climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00297386 near Reserve RS.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00297386. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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