McKinley County, NM enjoys a mild climate with sunny days and cool nights. Summers are warm, usually in the 70s and 80s with occasional thunderstorms. Winters are generally cold and dry with temperatures averaging in the 20s and 30s. Springtime brings beautiful wildflowers as far as the eye can see, while in fall the colors of autumn trees add a painted backdrop to the scenery. Seasons tend to be either wet or dry, but overall McKinley County sees an average of 10 inches of rain annually.
McKinley County, New Mexico gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
McKinley County averages 24 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 277 sunny days per year in McKinley County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
McKinley County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 67 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 16
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 24 inches of snow a year