Farmington, NM has a pleasant semi-arid climate with mild winters and hot summers. The average summer temperatures range between 70 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit while the winters are usually between 30 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation in the area is low throughout the year, with averages ranging from 8 to 16 inches annually. Due to this low precipitation, there are typically long stretches of dry weather during the summer months. However, it does snow occasionally during winter months. Winds in Farmington, NM generally blow from the southwest at an average speed of 7 to 10 mph.
Farmington (zip 87499), New Mexico gets 9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Farmington (zip 87499) averages 11 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 Farmington (zip 87499). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Farmington (zip 87499) 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 11 inches of snow a year