Las Cruces, NM has a semi-arid climate with mild, dry winters and hot summers. It is typically sunny throughout the year, with an average of 310 days of sunshine annually. Average high temperatures range from 69°F in January to 95°F in July. The city also receives about 8 inches of precipitation each year, most of which falls between August and October. Summer temperatures can reach into the triple digits for extended periods, while winter temperatures rarely dip below freezing. Las Cruces has occasional thunderstorms during the summer months, but no snowfall occurs during the winter season.
Las Cruces, New Mexico gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Las Cruces averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 294 sunny days per year in Las Cruces. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Las Cruces gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 43 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 95 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 27
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year