Climate and monthly weather forecastElephant Butte, NM
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, like December, in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, is a cool winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average high of 51.3°F (10.7°C). The commencement of January brings an average high-temperature of a still fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C), marking an inconsequential divergence from December. Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is a mild month in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.5°F (13.6°C) and min 36.1°F (2.3°C). Elephant Butte's weather in February displays an average high-temperature of a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C), showing minor disparity from January's 51.3°F (10.7°C). Weather in February »Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Elephant Butte, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.1°F (18.4°C) and 43°F (6.1°C). March's arrival is noted with a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C) in February to an enjoyable 65.1°F (18.4°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, is an agreeable spring month, with an average temperature varying between 48°F (8.9°C) and 72°F (22.2°C). As Elephant Butte welcomes April, the average high-temperature sees a modest rise, transitioning from a refreshing 65.1°F (18.4°C) in March to an agreeable 72°F (22.2°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 54.7°F (12.6°C) and max 79.3°F (26.3°C). May's arrival coincides with a marginal rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's agreeable 72°F (22.2°C) to a warm 79.3°F (26.3°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Elephant Butte, is a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 90°F (32.2°C) and 66.4°F (19.1°C). June, characterized by an average high temperature of 90°F (32.2°C) and a low temperature of 66.4°F (19.1°C), is generally the warmest month. Weather in June »Weather in July
July, like June, is another hot summer month in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 70°F (21.1°C) and 88.3°F (31.3°C). The average high-temperature in July, at a still hot 88.3°F (31.3°C), reveals a modest deviation from June's 90°F (32.2°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 86.5°F (30.3°C) and 68.7°F (20.4°C). August registers an average high-temperature of a still tropical 86.5°F (30.3°C), slightly varied from July's 88.3°F (31.3°C). Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Elephant Butte, is still a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 62.1°F (16.7°C) and max 80.6°F (27°C). Elephant Butte's September weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a tropical 86.5°F (30.3°C) in August to a moderately hot 80.6°F (27°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, is another pleasant autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 51.8°F (11°C) and 71.2°F (21.8°C). Elephant Butte's progression into October involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a moderately hot 80.6°F (27°C) in September to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Elephant Butte, is also a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 60.1°F (15.6°C) and an average low of 40.5°F (4.7°C). As Elephant Butte enters November, the average high-temperature decreases from the a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C) of October to a refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Elephant Butte, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.4°F (0.8°C) and max 51.1°F (10.6°C). The month of December, characterized by an average high of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and a low of 33.4°F (0.8°C), is recognized as the coldest. Weather in December »Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
Throughout the year, there are 82.9 rainfall days, and 8.54" (217mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December.
Throughout the year, in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, there are 4.4 snowfall days, and 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated.
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.
The months with the lowest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 23%.
April is the month with the least rainfall in Elephant Butte, New Mexico. Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.12" (3mm) of precipitation.
April through October are months without snowfall.
June, with an average high of 90°F (32.2°C) and a low of 66.4°F (19.1°C), signifies the warmest month of the year in Elephant Butte, New Mexico.
The month with the longest days in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, is June, with an average of 14h and 18min of daylight.
The month with the most sunshine in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, is June, with an average of 12h of sunshine.
The months with the highest UV index in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, are June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
The month with the most rainfall in Elephant Butte is July, when the rain falls for 16.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.
November is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of snow.
In Elephant Butte, New Mexico, the average lowest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and a low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).
With an average relative humidity of 50%, December is the most humid month.
December has the shortest days of the year in Elephant Butte, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Elephant Butte.
Average temperature
Elephant Butte, NM
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (51.1°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).
Average pressure
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average pressure in January:
30.13"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.03"Hg - Average pressure in March:
29.97"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.88"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.87"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.86"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.94"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.95"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.07"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average wind speed in January:
5.9mph - Average wind speed in February:
7.5mph - Average wind speed in March:
8.9mph - Average wind speed in April:
10mph - Average wind speed in May:
9.6mph - Average wind speed in June:
8.1mph
- Average wind speed in July:
6mph - Average wind speed in August:
5.5mph - Average wind speed in September:
6mph - Average wind speed in October:
6.9mph - Average wind speed in November:
6.6mph - Average wind speed in December:
6.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity
Elephant Butte, NM
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (23%).
Average rainfall
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average rainfall in January:
0.31" - Average rainfall in February:
0.24" - Average rainfall in March:
0.24" - Average rainfall in April:
0.12" - Average rainfall in May:
0.28" - Average rainfall in June:
0.55"
- Average rainfall in July:
2.13" - Average rainfall in August:
1.77" - Average rainfall in September:
1.3" - Average rainfall in October:
0.51" - Average rainfall in November:
0.63" - Average rainfall in December:
0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").
Average rainfall days
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average rainfall days in January:
3.3 days - Average rainfall days in February:
3.3 days - Average rainfall days in March:
4.8 days - Average rainfall days in April:
3.3 days - Average rainfall days in May:
3.8 days - Average rainfall days in June:
7.8 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
16.9 days - Average rainfall days in August:
15.5 days - Average rainfall days in September:
11.8 days - Average rainfall days in October:
5.2 days - Average rainfall days in November:
2.7 days - Average rainfall days in December:
4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).
Average snowfall
Elephant Butte, NM
The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average snowfall days in January:
1.3 days - Average snowfall days in February:
0.9 days - Average snowfall days in March:
0.3 days - Average snowfall days in April:
0 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0 days - Average snowfall days in November:
0.5 days - Average snowfall days in December:
1.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average daylight in January:
10h and 18min - Average daylight in February:
11h and 0min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 0min - Average daylight in May:
13h and 54min - Average daylight in June:
14h and 18min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 6min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 18min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 24min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 18min - Average daylight in November:
10h and 30min - Average daylight in December:
10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January:
7h and 12min - Average sunshine in February:
7h and 54min - Average sunshine in March:
9h and 36min - Average sunshine in April:
11h and 36min - Average sunshine in May:
11h and 42min - Average sunshine in June:
12h and 0min
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 42min - Average sunshine in August:
11h and 48min - Average sunshine in September:
11h and 6min - Average sunshine in October:
7h and 36min - Average sunshine in November:
7h and 24min - Average sunshine in December:
7h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
Average sunshine days
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average sunshine days in January:
25.8 days - Average sunshine days in February:
23.6 days - Average sunshine days in March:
25.8 days - Average sunshine days in April:
26.2 days - Average sunshine days in May:
24.6 days - Average sunshine days in June:
18.9 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
7.7 days - Average sunshine days in August:
9.2 days - Average sunshine days in September:
14.6 days - Average sunshine days in October:
23.9 days - Average sunshine days in November:
26.5 days - Average sunshine days in December:
24.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.7 days).
Average UV index
Elephant Butte, NM
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover
Elephant Butte, NM
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility
Elephant Butte, NM
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
