The climate in Maxwell, NM is characterized by hot and dry summers, accompanied by mild winters. Daytime temperatures in the summer months reach into the 90s (Fahrenheit), while nighttime temperatures dip down into the 60s. Winters in Maxwell are relatively mild with daytime highs hovering around the mid-50s and overnight lows rarely dipping below freezing. Rainfall is scarce throughout the year with very little snow, making Maxwell an ideal place for those who enjoy warm weather most of the year.
Maxwell, New Mexico gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Maxwell averages 24 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 271 sunny days per year in Maxwell. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Maxwell 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 14
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 24 inches of snow a year