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New Mexico Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in New Mexico, the United States of America in February.

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Taos Raton Clayton Albuquerque

Planning a getaway to New Mexico, the United States of America this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in New Mexico in February

New Mexico, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. In February, New Mexico experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate. February is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Taos Ski Valley at 0°C (32°F) to pleasant in Lordsburg at 18°C (64°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C (27°F) in Lordsburg and -10°C (14°F) in Taos Ski Valley.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New Mexico, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Las Cruces with an average of 3.4 mm (0.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Taos Ski Valley with 64 mm (2.5 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Taos, marking it as the year's driest month.

Explore New Mexico by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in New Mexico — and find the best time to visit. (based on Taos)

January5°C (41°F) February7°C (45°F) March13°C (55°F) April16°C (61°F) May21°C (70°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August28°C (82°F) September24°C (75°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December5°C (41°F)
Best Time to Visit New Mexico →

Best Places to Visit in New Mexico in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across New Mexico.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in New Mexico

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in New Mexico, the United States of America?

Temperature range in New Mexico (February)

Precipitation variation in New Mexico (February)

Taos

In February Taos generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Taos →

Raton

In February Raton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
8.3 mm (0.3 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Raton →

Clayton

In February Clayton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
6.5 mm (0.3 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Clayton →

Albuquerque

In February Albuquerque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
225 hours
270 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
6.3 mm (0.2 in)
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Albuquerque →

Santa Fe

In February Santa Fe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
228 hours
221 hours
268 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Santa Fe →

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In our records: the United States of America February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in the United States of America dropped to -39°C (-38°F) in Fargo on February 2, 1996.
  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in the United States of America was -33°C (-27°F) in Bismarck on February 1, 1996.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in New Mexico in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Taos 7°C (45°F) -9°C (16°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Raton 9°C (48°F) -7°C (19°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Clayton 10°C (50°F) -5°C (23°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Albuquerque 13°C (55°F) -4°C (25°F) 7.5 mm (0.3 in)
Santa Fe 8°C (46°F) -6°C (21°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Angel Fire 4°C (39°F) -11°C (12°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)

New Mexico weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in New Mexico, the United States of America in February?

Expect unpleasant weather across New Mexico, the United States of America in February. The popular destination of Taos averages 7°C (45°F) by day and -9°C (16°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in New Mexico, the United States of America in February?

In Taos, the average daytime high in February is 7°C (45°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -9°C (16°F).

Does New Mexico, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in February?

Not particularly. Taos averages just 16 mm (0.6 in) of snow/rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for New Mexico, the United States of America.

Is February a Good Time to Visit New Mexico, the United States of America?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit New Mexico, the United States of America due to the typically unpleasant weather in Taos.

On average, the best time to visit New Mexico, the United States of America is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Taos. On the other hand, the month of December tends to have poor weather conditions.

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