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Socorro (NM) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Socorro experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to cold weather. The area is known for its low rain/snowfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Socorro is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C in June, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 11°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -6°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Socorro is known for its low rain/snowfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 235 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, August receives moderate rainfall, averaging 54 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 3.5 mm over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Socorro Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Socorro (NM)

Fri   Dec 20
17°C | -2°C
N 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sat   Dec 21
16°C | 0°C
N 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
17°C | 1°C
N 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Socorro in the United States of America

During the months of March, April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Socorro?
    June has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Socorro?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Socorro?
    August tops the wettest month list with 54 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Socorro?
    February is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.