South Valley, NM has a semi-arid climate with very hot and dry summers and mild to cool winters. During the summer months temperatures range from the mid 80's to 90's, and in the winter temperatures drop into the low 30's or upper 20's. Rainfall is relatively low throughout the year, with average precipitation around 10 inches per year. The area experiences strong winds and sunny days for much of the year.
South Valley, New Mexico gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
South Valley averages 8 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 278 sunny days per year in South Valley. The US average is 205 sunny days.
South Valley gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 57 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 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 8 inches of snow a year