February weather forecast
New Mexico, USA

February in New Mexico is characterized by a continuation of the winter season, with temperatures somewhat resembling those of January. However, as the month progresses, there's a gradual transition as temperatures inch upwards, signifying the slow approach of spring.

The diversity in New Mexico's terrain yields varied weather experiences across the state during February. Higher-altitude cities and regions, especially those located in Northern and Central New Mexico, often still witness snowfall in February, accumulating between 20" (508mm) to 30" (762mm). Yet, as one travels southward, the climate becomes milder, and snowfall decreases. Southern parts of New Mexico, for instance, usually experience minimal snow, typically below 5" (127mm).

Temperature-wise, February sees daytime highs averaging 55°F (12.8°C) and nighttime lows near 25°F (-3.9°C). This month does not hold any extreme values, yet it serves as a transitional period from the cold winter to the milder temperatures of March. Compared to January, February offers slightly warmer days, but cold nights persist, especially in the mountainous regions.

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• Albuquerque - February »
  In Albuquerque during February, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow. In Albuquerque in February, it is raining for 3.9 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Las Cruces - February »
  During 0.7 snowfall days, in February, Las Cruces aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Las Cruces in February, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Rio Rancho - February »
  In Rio Rancho in February, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. In Rio Rancho, during February, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.
• Santa Fe - February »
  January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In Santa Fe in February, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.98" (101mm) of snow.
• Farmington - February »
  In Farmington, in February, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.9" (99mm) of snow. In Farmington, in February, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.9" (99mm) of snow.
• Clovis - February »
  The months with the most snowfall in Clovis are January and February, with an average 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated snow. The months with the most snowfall in Clovis are January and February, with an average 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated snow.
• Hobbs - February »
  In Hobbs during February, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation. In Hobbs, during February, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.
• Alamogordo - February »
  The month with the most snowfall in Alamogordo is February, when snow falls for 0.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. During 0.9 snowfall days, in February, Alamogordo aggregates 0.79" (20mm) of snow.
• Carlsbad - February »
  In Carlsbad in February, during 0.9 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Carlsbad, New Mexico, in February, it is raining for 2.4 days, with typically 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Gallup - February »
  In Gallup, New Mexico, during February, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow. In Gallup during February, the rain falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.
• Deming - February »
  In Deming, during February, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation. In Deming, during February, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.
• Los Lunas - February »
  In Los Lunas in February, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Los Lunas, New Mexico, during February, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.