Climate change in Chaves County, New Mexico
Since 1979, Chaves County, New Mexico has warmed 3.7°F, with 38 more days above 90°F, 6 more nights above 70°F and 27% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Lea County, NM's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +3.7°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +4.5°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +2.5°F
- Precipitation: −27%
- Wettest day of the year: −4%
- Longest dry spell: +23 days
- Days above 90°F: +38 days
- Nights above 70°F: +6 days
- Freezing nights: −26 days
- Frost-free season: +7 days
- Muggy days: +0 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +3.5°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +34 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.