Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Rio Grande Nature Ctr, NM Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 180d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rio Grande Nature Ctr
Rio Grande Nature Ctr, New Mexico averages 57°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 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
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rio Grande Nature Ctr) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Rio Grande Nature Ctr area.
How Rio Grande Nature Ctr compares to every U.S. city
Rio Grande Nature Ctr's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Rio Grande Nature Ctr
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Rio Grande Nature Ctr captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 37°F (3°C) | N/A | 28.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 41°F (5°C) | N/A | 22.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 49°F (9°C) | N/A | 13.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 57°F (14°C) | N/A | 4.7 | 0.3 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 65°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.2 | 9.0 |
| June | 94°F (35°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 74°F (23°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 26.9 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 78°F (26°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 27.4 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 76°F (24°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 27.7 |
| September | 87°F (30°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 69°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 13.9 |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 57°F (14°C) | N/A | 5.3 | 0.3 |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | N/A | 20.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 35°F (2°C) | N/A | 28.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
180 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,216
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,201
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Rio Grande Nature Ctr's climate means for you
Rio Grande Nature Ctr runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 180 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,216 heating and 1,201 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: Rio Grande Nature Ctr, NM
In Rio Grande Nature Ctr, New Mexico, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 39°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00297461, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rio Grande Nature Ctr averages an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. 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 23 and the first fall freeze near October 20. As for energy demand, 4,216 heating degree days and 1,201 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rio Grande Nature Ctr scores 59/100 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Rio Grande Nature Ctr, NM? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rio Grande Nature Ctr, New Mexico is 57°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Rio Grande Nature Ctr get? ▼
Rio Grande Nature Ctr receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rio Grande Nature Ctr? ▼
Rio Grande Nature Ctr has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Rio Grande Nature Ctr? ▼
Rio Grande Nature Ctr has approximately 180 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 23 and the first fall freeze around October 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rio Grande Nature Ctr? ▼
Rio Grande Nature Ctr has 4,216 heating degree days and 1,201 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 Rio Grande Nature Ctr climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00297461 near Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00297461. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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