La Madera, NM has a semi-arid climate with very hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature during the summer months ranges from the mid 80s to the low 100s, while during winter months it usually stays between 30 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall is scarce throughout the year, though it is slightly more abundant in spring and fall. There are also frequent winds coming from the nearby Rio Grande valley which can make temperatures even lower in winter months.
La Madera (Rio Arriba County), New Mexico gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
La Madera (Rio Arriba County) averages 30 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 La Madera (Rio Arriba County). The US average is 205 sunny days.
La Madera (Rio Arriba County) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 72 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 30 inches of snow a year