Mescalero, NM enjoys a mild and pleasant climate with four distinct seasons. In the summer months, temperatures average in the low to mid 80s, while winter brings cooler temperatures with occasional snowfall. Spring and fall are generally mild and temperate. The area receives an average amount of precipitation throughout the year, though the rainiest months tend to be August and September. This combined with its high elevation makes it a pleasant place to live with a comfortable temperature range year-round.
Mescalero, New Mexico gets 24 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Mescalero averages 38 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 285 sunny days per year in Mescalero. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Mescalero gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 84 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 78 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 24 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year