Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Tierra Amarilla, NM Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 16.6"
- Annual precip
- 101d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Tierra Amarilla
Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico averages 43°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 16.6"
- annual precipitation · 75" snow
- 101 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
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
26°F
Annual Precip
16.6"
Annual Snow
75.1"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
16.6"
Plus 75.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Tierra Amarilla) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Tierra Amarilla area.
How Tierra Amarilla compares to every U.S. city
Tierra Amarilla's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
34 Top 99% higher than 1% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Tierra Amarilla
MethodologyTierra Amarilla's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 40°F (5°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2" | 17.7" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3" | 15.3" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9" | 9.8" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 1.1" | 6.6" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5" | 0.7" | 18.4 | 0.1 |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 5.0 | 0.3 |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 3.3 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.1 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 7.4 | 0.0 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4" | 1.6" | 25.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2" | 8.4" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.3" | 15.0" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.2"
Snow: 17.7"
6.7 days with precipitation
February 1.3"
Snow: 15.3"
6.7 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
Snow: 9.8"
6.9 days with precipitation
April 1.1"
Snow: 6.6"
6.7 days with precipitation
May 1.5"
Snow: 0.7"
5.7 days with precipitation
June 0.7"
4.3 days with precipitation
July 1.7"
9.3 days with precipitation
August 2.2"
11.0 days with precipitation
September 1.9"
7.0 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
Snow: 1.6"
6.2 days with precipitation
November 1.2"
Snow: 8.4"
5.6 days with precipitation
December 1.3"
Snow: 15.0"
6.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
101 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,928
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
58
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Tierra Amarilla's climate means for you
Tierra Amarilla runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 101 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,928 heating and 58 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: Tierra Amarilla, NM
An annual average temperature of 43°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 26°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00298845 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Tierra Amarilla averages 16.6 inches of precipitation annually, with 75.1 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 101 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 11 and the first fall freeze near September 20. Turning to energy use, 7,928 heating degree days and 58 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Tierra Amarilla scores 34/100 (Below Average), 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 Tierra Amarilla, NM? ▼
The average annual temperature in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico is 43°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 6°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Tierra Amarilla get? ▼
Tierra Amarilla receives 16.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 75.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Tierra Amarilla? ▼
Tierra Amarilla has a climate comfort score of 34/100 (Below Average), milder than 1% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Tierra Amarilla? ▼
Tierra Amarilla has approximately 101 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 11 and the first fall freeze around September 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Tierra Amarilla? ▼
Tierra Amarilla has 7,928 heating degree days and 58 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 Tierra Amarilla climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00298845 near Tierra Amarilla.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00298845. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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