88267 Tatum, NM has a warm and dry climate with temperatures that range from the high 90s during the summer months to the mid 30s during the winter months. The area gets very little precipitation throughout the year, averaging only about 11 inches annually. Summers generally bring strong winds, especially in the afternoon and evenings. These winds help keep temperatures cooler than they otherwise would be. Winters are usually quite mild, though occasional cold fronts can drop temperatures significantly for a few days at a time.
Tatum (zip 88267), New Mexico gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Tatum (zip 88267) averages 5 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 277 sunny days per year in Tatum (zip 88267). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Tatum (zip 88267) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 43 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 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 5 inches of snow a year