Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Roswell Climat, NM Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 11.6"
- Annual precip
- 200d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Roswell Climat
Roswell Climat, New Mexico averages 59°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 11.6"
- annual precipitation · 10" snow
- 200 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
59°F (15°C)
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
11.6"
Annual Snow
9.8"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
11.6"
Plus 9.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Roswell Climat) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Roswell Climat area.
How Roswell Climat compares to every U.S. city
Roswell Climat's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Roswell Climat
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Roswell Climat's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4" | 1.9" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4" | 1.3" | 22.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6" | 0.2" | 12.7 | 0.1 |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 3.6 | 1.4 |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 9.5 |
| June | 94°F (34°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.9 |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.3 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.9 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.1 |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4" | 0.5" | 2.4 | 2.0 |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6" | 2.0" | 18.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6" | 3.9" | 27.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
Snow: 1.9"
2.1 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
Snow: 1.3"
2.4 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
Snow: 0.2"
2.3 days with precipitation
April 0.7"
2.0 days with precipitation
May 1.0"
3.4 days with precipitation
June 0.7"
3.0 days with precipitation
July 1.9"
6.4 days with precipitation
August 1.6"
6.0 days with precipitation
September 1.6"
6.3 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
Snow: 0.5"
3.5 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 2.0"
2.4 days with precipitation
December 0.6"
Snow: 3.9"
3.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 30
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
200 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,611
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,597
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Roswell Climat's climate means for you
Roswell Climat runs 59°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 200 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,611 heating and 1,597 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: Roswell Climat, NM
An annual average temperature of 59°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 43°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Roswell Climat, New Mexico. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00297605 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Roswell Climat should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 11.6 inches, with 9.8 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 200 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 13 and the first fall freeze near October 30. And on the energy front, 3,611 heating degree days and 1,597 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Roswell Climat scores 68/100 (Good), 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 January-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 Roswell Climat, NM? ▼
The average annual temperature in Roswell Climat, New Mexico is 59°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Roswell Climat get? ▼
Roswell Climat receives 11.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 9.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Roswell Climat? ▼
Roswell Climat has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Roswell Climat? ▼
Roswell Climat has approximately 200 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 13 and the first fall freeze around October 30.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Roswell Climat? ▼
Roswell Climat has 3,611 heating degree days and 1,597 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 Roswell Climat climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00297605 near Roswell Climat.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00297605. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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