El Rito, NM has a temperate climate characterized by warm summers and mild winters. Temperatures rarely exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months, while temperatures at night can drop to the mid-20s during the colder months. Precipitation is generally low throughout the year, with some years having more rain than others. Snowfall is rare, but does occur on occasion during winter months. The area has also experienced some extreme weather events in recent years such as flash floods and strong winds that have caused localized damage to vegetation and homes. Overall, El Rito offers a pleasant climate that makes it an ideal place to visit or live.
El Rito, New Mexico gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
El Rito averages 30 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 281 sunny days per year in El Rito. The US average is 205 sunny days.
El Rito gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 72 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 30 inches of snow a year