Virden, NM is a small rural town situated in the Southwest corner of New Mexico. The climate of Virden is typically semi-arid, with hot and dry summers and cool winters. During the summer months, temperatures typically range from the high 80s to mid 90s during the day, while temperatures at night may dip down to the low 60s or 70s. During the winter months, temperatures usually range from between 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and can dip into single digits at night. Rainfall in Virden is scarce throughout most of the year but increases slightly during monsoonal periods in late summer when moisture from the Gulf of Mexico push up against New Mexico's southern border.
Virden, New Mexico gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Virden averages 3 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 Virden. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Virden gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 46 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 94 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year