Farmington, NM has a temperate climate with hot summers and mild winters. During the summer months temperatures can reach as high as 95°F (35°C) during the day, while dropping to an average of 56°F (13°C) in the evening. The winter months are relatively mild with temperatures usually ranging from a low of 20°F (-7°C) to a high of 40°F (4°C). The area receives plenty of sunshine throughout the year; however, there is typically more rainfall during the spring and summer months than the rest of the year.
Farmington (zip 87402), New Mexico gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Farmington (zip 87402) averages 12 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 Farmington (zip 87402). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Farmington (zip 87402) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 58 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12 inches of snow a year