Climate change in Valencia County, New Mexico
Since 1979, Valencia County, New Mexico has warmed 3.3°F, with 33 more days above 90°F, about the same number of nights above 70°F and 26% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like De Baca County, NM's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +3.3°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +3.8°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +1.3°F
- Precipitation: −26%
- Wettest day of the year: −17%
- Longest dry spell: +22 days
- Days above 90°F: +33 days
- Nights above 70°F: +0 days
- Freezing nights: −24 days
- Frost-free season: +19 days
- Muggy days: +0 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +2.9°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +25 days
- Snowfall: −51%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −2 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.