La Union, NM has a semi-arid climate characterized by hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature in the area is around 64°F. Summers can be quite hot, with highs in the 90s and even 100s sometimes. Winters often feature freezing temperatures and occasional snowfall. Rainfall is limited to about 10-15 inches per year and there are usually only a few days of precipitation each month. The area also experiences strong winds throughout the year due to its location on the eastern edge of the Great Plains.
La Union, New Mexico gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
La Union averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 293 sunny days per year in La Union. The US average is 205 sunny days.
La Union gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 43 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 95 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year