Climate change in Quay County, New Mexico
Since 1979, Quay County, New Mexico has warmed 3.3°F, with 34 more days above 90°F, 3 more nights above 70°F and 22% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Cochran County, TX's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +3.3°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +4.3°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +2.0°F
- Precipitation: −22%
- Wettest day of the year: −7%
- Longest dry spell: +17 days
- Days above 90°F: +34 days
- Nights above 70°F: +3 days
- Freezing nights: −15 days
- Frost-free season: +1 days
- Muggy days: +0 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +3.6°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +33 days
- Snowfall: −52%
- 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.