The climate in Gallup, NM is quite dry and arid, with hot summers and cold winters. Summers are generally sunny and dry, with temperatures ranging from the 60s to the 90s (°F). Winters are cold, usually ranging from the teens to the 40s (°F), although occasional snow storms can occur. The area experiences an average of 279 sunny days per year with low humidity levels throughout the year. The average annual precipitation for Gallup is less than 12 inches, making it a relatively dry area.
Gallup, New Mexico gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Gallup averages 21 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 279 sunny days per year in Gallup. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Gallup gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 64 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 21 inches of snow a year