Lake Sumner, NM is a small town located in the eastern part of the state. The climate in the area is fairly dry and mild, with an average annual temperature of 57 degrees Fahrenheit. During summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 95 degrees Fahrenheit, while in winter months they can drop to single digits. Summers are generally warm and dry, while winters tend to be cold and wet. Precipitation levels are relatively low throughout the year, with an average of 12 inches annually. The area is subject to strong winds from time to time, especially during the spring months.
Lake Sumner, New Mexico gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lake Sumner averages 14 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 Lake Sumner. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lake Sumner gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 52 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 23
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14 inches of snow a year