Belen, NM has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures range from an average high of 88°F in the summer months to an average low of 25°F in the winter, with occasional snowfall during the colder months. Rainfall is sparse throughout the year, and there are often prolonged periods of dry weather interspersed with brief showers. The area is known for its sunny days and warm, dry climate that encourages outdoor activities throughout the year.
Belen, New Mexico gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Belen averages 6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 275 sunny days per year in Belen. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Belen gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 51 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 94 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year