Ribera, New Mexico has a climate that is semi-arid and continental. Summers are hot and dry with temperatures ranging from 75 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit and the area experiences a large number of days with temperatures over 100 degrees. Winters are mild, but some cold fronts can bring snowfall occasionally. Precipitation is fairly scarce in Ribera, with the average annual rainfall around 10 inches and the area often goes through periods of drought. The average low temperature in January hovers around 28 degrees while the average high for July is just under 90 degrees.
Ribera, New Mexico gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ribera averages 23 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 273 sunny days per year in Ribera. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ribera gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 55 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 17
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 23 inches of snow a year