The climate in 88130 Portales, NM is relatively mild and dry. On average, temperatures range from highs of around 90°F in the summer months to lows of around 20°F in the winter months. Portales sees relatively little precipitation throughout the year, with an average annual total of only 15 inches. The summer months are generally sunny and warm, while winters tend to be dry and cold. Despite its dry climate, Portales typically experiences occasional snowfall during the winter months.
Portales (zip 88130), New Mexico gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Portales (zip 88130) averages 8 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 276 sunny days per year in Portales (zip 88130). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Portales (zip 88130) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 57 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 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 8 inches of snow a year