Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Torreon Navajo Mission, NM Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 10.1"
- Annual precip
- 143d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Torreon Navajo Mission
Torreon Navajo Mission, New Mexico averages 52°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 10.1"
- annual precipitation · 18" snow
- 143 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
10.1"
Annual Snow
18.2"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
10.1"
Plus 18.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Torreon Navajo Mission) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Torreon Navajo Mission area.
How Torreon Navajo Mission compares to every U.S. city
Torreon Navajo Mission'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 Torreon Navajo Mission
MethodologyTorreon Navajo Mission'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 | 44°F (7°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4" | 4.0" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5" | 3.0" | 26.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6" | 2.2" | 24.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7" | 1.0" | 14.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7" | 0.1" | 3.4 | 0.8 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 12.2 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.2 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.0 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9" | 0.9" | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5" | 1.5" | 25.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6" | 5.5" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
Snow: 4.0"
3.8 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 3.0"
4.2 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
Snow: 2.2"
4.2 days with precipitation
April 0.7"
Snow: 1.0"
3.5 days with precipitation
May 0.7"
Snow: 0.1"
3.7 days with precipitation
June 0.5"
2.7 days with precipitation
July 1.7"
7.8 days with precipitation
August 1.8"
8.5 days with precipitation
September 1.1"
5.7 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
Snow: 0.9"
4.2 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
Snow: 1.5"
3.4 days with precipitation
December 0.6"
Snow: 5.5"
4.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
143 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,565
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
661
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Torreon Navajo Mission's climate means for you
Torreon Navajo Mission runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 143 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,565 heating and 661 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: Torreon Navajo Mission, NM
Torreon Navajo Mission, New Mexico runs an annual average of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 35°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00299031, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Torreon Navajo Mission sees about 10.1 inches of precipitation a year, with 18.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 143 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 15 and the first fall freeze near October 5. On the energy side, 5,565 heating degree days and 661 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Torreon Navajo Mission scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Torreon Navajo Mission, NM? ▼
The average annual temperature in Torreon Navajo Mission, New Mexico is 52°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Torreon Navajo Mission get? ▼
Torreon Navajo Mission receives 10.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 18.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Torreon Navajo Mission? ▼
Torreon Navajo Mission 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 Torreon Navajo Mission? ▼
Torreon Navajo Mission has approximately 143 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 15 and the first fall freeze around October 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Torreon Navajo Mission? ▼
Torreon Navajo Mission has 5,565 heating degree days and 661 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 Torreon Navajo Mission climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00299031 near Torreon Navajo Mission.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00299031. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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