Chili, NM has a semi-arid climate with warm summers and mild winters. It is located in the high desert region of the Rocky Mountains, during the summer months temperatures can reach up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit while during the winter they can drop below freezing. The area receives very little rain, only a few inches per year, though it does snow occasionally in low elevation areas. There is also a strong wind that blows across the area due to its proximity to the mountains. Despite its dry climate, Chili boasts an abundance of beautiful plants and wildlife thanks to its location in a mountainous region with plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Chili, New Mexico gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Chili averages 9 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 281 sunny days per year in Chili. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Chili gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 56 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 9 inches of snow a year