Climate change in Curry County, New Mexico
Since 1979, Curry County, New Mexico has warmed 3.9°F, with 36 more days above 90°F, 2 more nights above 70°F and 15% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Cochran County, TX's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +3.9°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +4.7°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +2.8°F
- Precipitation: −15%
- Wettest day of the year: −5%
- Longest dry spell: +14 days
- Days above 90°F: +36 days
- Nights above 70°F: +2 days
- Freezing nights: −25 days
- Frost-free season: +9 days
- Muggy days: +0 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +3.9°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +33 days
- Snowfall: −51%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −3 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.