Climate change in Hidalgo County, New Mexico
Since 1979, Hidalgo County, New Mexico has warmed 3.2°F, with 35 more days above 90°F, 5 more nights above 70°F and 30% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Hudspeth County, TX's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +3.2°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +3.9°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +0.4°F
- Precipitation: −30%
- Wettest day of the year: −19%
- Longest dry spell: +22 days
- Days above 90°F: +35 days
- Nights above 70°F: +5 days
- Freezing nights: −18 days
- Frost-free season: +7 days
- Muggy days: +0 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +3.3°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +31 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.