Rio Lucio, NM is characterized by hot summers and cold winters. It rarely gets too hot or too cold, with the average temperature remaining around 68°F throughout the year. The summers tend to be dry with occasional monsoonal thunderstorms, while winters are typically snowy and chilly. During the spring and fall months, temperatures swing between warm and cool days with clear skies during both seasons. Regardless of the season, Rio Lucio enjoys plenty of sunshine all year round.
Rio Lucio, New Mexico gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Rio Lucio averages 54 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 284 sunny days per year in Rio Lucio. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Rio Lucio gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 80 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 54 inches of snow a year