Shiprock, NM is a city in the desert climate zone, so it experiences hot and dry summers with temperatures often reaching over 100°F. Winters are mild but can be quite cold at times with temperatures dropping to as low as 20°F. Precipitation is scarce throughout the year, with an average annual rainfall of just 7 inches. The area experiences plenty of sunshine throughout the year and is one of the driest cities in New Mexico.
Shiprock (zip 87420), New Mexico gets 9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Shiprock (zip 87420) averages 7 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 264 sunny days per year in Shiprock (zip 87420). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Shiprock (zip 87420) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 48 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 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 7 inches of snow a year