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Truth OR Consequence, NM Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Truth OR Consequence, New Mexico has an average annual temperature of 62°F and a climate comfort score of 67/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 9.2". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

62°F (16°C)

Avg High

75°F

Avg Low

48°F

Annual Precip

9.2"

Comfort Score

67/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

67/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

62°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

9.2"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Truth OR Consequence) 67.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Truth OR Consequence area.

Warming context for Truth OR Consequence

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Truth OR Consequence captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 55°F (13°C) 30°F (-1°C) 42°F (6°C)
February 61°F (16°C) 34°F (1°C) 47°F (8°C)
March 68°F (20°C) 40°F (4°C) 54°F (12°C)
April 76°F (24°C) 47°F (8°C) 61°F (16°C)
May 85°F (29°C) 56°F (13°C) 70°F (21°C)
June 94°F (34°C) 64°F (18°C) 79°F (26°C)
July 93°F (34°C) 68°F (20°C) 81°F (27°C)
August 91°F (33°C) 66°F (19°C) 79°F (26°C)
September 85°F (30°C) 60°F (15°C) 72°F (22°C)
October 76°F (24°C) 49°F (9°C) 62°F (17°C)
November 63°F (17°C) 37°F (3°C) 50°F (10°C)
December 54°F (12°C) 30°F (-1°C) 42°F (5°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 0.5"

2.3 days with precipitation

February 0.3"

2.3 days with precipitation

March 0.2"

2.5 days with precipitation

April 0.3"

1.7 days with precipitation

May 0.6"

2.2 days with precipitation

June 0.4"

3.4 days with precipitation

July 1.6"

9.7 days with precipitation

August 1.8"

8.7 days with precipitation

September 1.7"

6.3 days with precipitation

October 0.7"

4.2 days with precipitation

November 0.5"

2.7 days with precipitation

December 0.6"

3.1 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

November 9

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

March 22

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

3,039

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

1,828

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

December

Humidity & Wind

Monthly averages from hourly observations

Month Humidity Wind (mph)
January 38% 7.5
February 30% 9.0
March 23% 10.1
April 19% 10.2
May 20% 9.6
June 27% 8.2
July 44% 7.1
August 41% 6.9
September 36% 7.6
October 37% 7.7
November 40% 7.1
December 46% 6.8

Related Data

Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Truth OR Consequence, NM

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Truth OR Consequence, New Mexico as a location with an annual average temperature of 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 75°F to a mean daily low of 48°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00093045, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Truth OR Consequence receives roughly 9.2 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near March 22 and the first fall freeze near November 9. For energy use, 3,039 heating degree days and 1,828 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Truth OR Consequence scores 67/100 (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 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 Truth OR Consequence, NM?
The average annual temperature in Truth OR Consequence, New Mexico is 62°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Truth OR Consequence get?
Truth OR Consequence receives 9.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Truth OR Consequence?
Truth OR Consequence has a climate comfort score of 67/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Truth OR Consequence?
Growing season data is not available for Truth OR Consequence.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Truth OR Consequence?
Truth OR Consequence has 3,039 heating degree days and 1,828 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Truth OR Consequence climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USW00093045. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00093045. For informational purposes only.

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