Climate change in Lea County, New Mexico
Since 1979, Lea County, New Mexico has warmed 3.3°F, with 34 more days above 90°F, 14 more nights above 70°F and 32% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Eddy County, NM's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +3.3°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +4.7°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +1.2°F
- Precipitation: −32%
- Wettest day of the year: −27%
- Longest dry spell: −2 days
- Days above 90°F: +34 days
- Nights above 70°F: +14 days
- Freezing nights: −15 days
- Frost-free season: −3 days
- Muggy days: +1 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +4.0°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +35 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.