Lemitar, NM has a temperate semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters. During the summer months, temperatures typically reach into the upper 80s and low 90s Fahrenheit (30-35 Celsius), while winter temperatures usually remain in the high 40s and low 50s Fahrenheit (8-11 Celsius). The area averages just over 12 inches of rainfall per year, making it one of the driest areas in the country. However, snowfall is common during the cold season, often accounting for around 10 inches each year.
Lemitar, New Mexico gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lemitar averages 6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 278 sunny days per year in Lemitar. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lemitar gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 47 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year