The climate in 87801 Socorro, NM is typically arid and temperate, with generally warm summers and mild winters. Temperatures frequently reach triple digits during the summer months, but it remains relatively dry due to low humidity levels. The average annual temperature in the area is approximately 60°F (15°C), with an average of 13 inches (33 cm) of precipitation per year. Winters can be cold, with temperatures occasionally dropping below freezing at night. Overall, the weather tends to be sunny and pleasant most of the year.
Socorro (zip 87801), New Mexico gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Socorro (zip 87801) averages 6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 278 sunny days per year in Socorro (zip 87801). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Socorro (zip 87801) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 47 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 21
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year