How cold are winters and how much snow?
December and January are the coldest months because the days are the shortest. The NM Dept. of Tourism states that New Mexico has 340 days of sunshine and low humidity. So, the temperature will feel warmer than the thermometer indicates. The winter days are usually in the high 30s to low 40s, with nights typically in the teens until March. We experience snow “events” of 4″ to 8″, when storm systems originating in Canada are moving through the United States. That is usually about 5 times a winter, with some winters producing more and some less. The sun melts it quickly and it does not stay on the ground long.
