De Baca County, NM is located in the southeastern corner of the state and has a semi-arid climate. Winters are relatively mild and summers tend to be hot and dry. The average yearly temperature is around 54°F with summer highs reaching well above 90°F during the hottest months. The area receives an average of approximately 13 inches of rainfall each year, with most of it occurring during the summer months. In addition to this, thunderstorms are common in De Baca County during the late spring and early summer months which can bring heavy rain and hail.
De Baca County, New Mexico gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
De Baca County 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 De Baca County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
De Baca County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 49 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 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14 inches of snow a year