Climate change in Roosevelt County, New Mexico
Since 1979, Roosevelt County, New Mexico has warmed 3.6°F, with 36 more days above 90°F, 4 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: +3.6°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +4.6°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +2.1°F
- Precipitation: −15%
- Wettest day of the year: −0%
- Longest dry spell: +18 days
- Days above 90°F: +36 days
- Nights above 70°F: +4 days
- Freezing nights: −20 days
- Frost-free season: +8 days
- Muggy days: +1 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +3.8°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +32 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.