Torreon (Torrance County), NM has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. Average temperatures in the summer months range from 80°F to 100°F, while temperatures during the winter months range from 20°F to 40°F. Precipitation is relatively low throughout the year, and there are high levels of sunshine in the warmer months. The area also experiences frequent dust storms due to its dry climate, so residents should be prepared with proper clothing and equipment when venturing outside during those times.
Torreon (Torrance County), New Mexico gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Torreon (Torrance County) averages 23 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 278 sunny days per year in Torreon (Torrance County). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Torreon (Torrance County) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 62 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 18
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 23 inches of snow a year