Socorro, NM has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cool winters. The average temperature reaches up to 96°F (36°C) in the summer months and drops to an average of 35°F (2°C) in the winter months. The area receives very little rainfall throughout the year, averaging only 8 inches per year. There is usually plenty of sunshine, however, with over 300 days of sunshine each year. This sunny climate makes Socorro a great place for outdoor activities like hiking or camping.
Socorro, New Mexico gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Socorro averages 6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 280 sunny days per year in Socorro. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Socorro gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 47 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 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year