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• New Mexico Travel Guide
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• Albuquerque
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Climate

The climate in New Mexico is arid to semiarid, and the state experiences a range of temperatures across its different regions. The summer months from May to October are the warmest and wettest, with about 30 to 40 percent of the annual rainfall falling in August, during brief thunderstorms. In July, usually the hottest month, temperatures can range from about 78°F (26°C) at higher altitudes to 92°F (33°C) at lower altitudes and in January (the coldest month), temperatures can range from about 55°F (13°C) in the central and southern valleys to 35°F (2°C) at higher elevations in the north. Snowfall tends to be higher in the northern regions.