Climate Elephant Butte - New Mexico
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 56 | 62 | 69 | 77 | 87 | 96 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 29 | 33 | 39 | 47 | 56 | 65 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.43 | 0.35 | 0.33 | 0.28 | 0.47 | 0.61 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 96 | 93 | 88 | 78 | 66 | 56 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 68 | 66 | 60 | 49 | 38 | 29 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 2.13 | 2.15 | 1.47 | 1.04 | 0.62 | 0.70 |
What is the average weather in Elephant Butte, New Mexico?
Elephant Butte experiences a cold semi-arid climate, marked by very large seasonal temperature contrasts. Summers are hot, while winters are cold due to the inland location. The area is dry overall, with precipitation generally low, though there is a small increase in late summer, often arriving as brief showers.
Elephant Butte Climate Graph - New Mexico Climate Chart
Daily normals Elephant Butte - New Mexico - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 54.4 | 29.1 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2 Jan | 54.5 | 29.1 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 3 Jan | 54.6 | 29.1 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 4 Jan | 54.7 | 29.1 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 1.00 | 2.54 |
| 5 Jan | 54.8 | 29.1 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.00 | 2.54 |
| 6 Jan | 54.9 | 29.2 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 1.00 | 2.54 |
| 7 Jan | 55.0 | 29.2 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 1.00 | 2.54 |
| 8 Jan | 55.1 | 29.2 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.00 | 2.54 |
| 9 Jan | 55.3 | 29.3 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 1.00 | 2.54 |
| 10 Jan | 55.4 | 29.4 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 1.00 | 2.54 |
| 11 Jan | 55.5 | 29.4 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 1.00 | 2.54 |
| 12 Jan | 55.7 | 29.5 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 1.00 | 2.54 |
| 13 Jan | 55.9 | 29.6 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 1.00 | 2.54 |
| 14 Jan | 56.0 | 29.6 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 15 Jan | 56.2 | 29.7 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 16 Jan | 56.4 | 29.8 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 17 Jan | 56.5 | 29.9 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 18 Jan | 56.7 | 30.0 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 19 Jan | 56.9 | 30.1 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 20 Jan | 57.1 | 30.2 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 21 Jan | 57.3 | 30.3 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 22 Jan | 57.4 | 30.4 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 23 Jan | 57.6 | 30.6 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 24 Jan | 57.8 | 30.7 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 25 Jan | 58.0 | 30.8 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 26 Jan | 58.2 | 30.9 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 27 Jan | 58.4 | 31.1 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 28 Jan | 58.6 | 31.2 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 29 Jan | 58.8 | 31.3 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 30 Jan | 59.0 | 31.5 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
| 31 Jan | 59.1 | 31.6 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 2.00 | 5.08 |
Weather history Elephant Butte - May 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | 69.1 | 54.0 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 May | 64.9 | 48.9 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 May | 77.0 | 46.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 May | 82.9 | 60.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 May | 73.9 | 59.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 May | 78.1 | 46.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 May | 81.0 | 54.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 May | 87.1 | 48.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 May | 91.9 | 53.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 May | 89.1 | 70.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 May | 88.0 | 57.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 12 May | 95.0 | 59.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 13 May | 91.9 | 62.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 14 May | 93.0 | 64.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 15 May | 90.0 | 59.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 16 May | 89.1 | 54.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 17 May | 86.0 | 57.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 18 May | 87.1 | 63.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 19 May | 88.0 | 55.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 20 May | 82.9 | 57.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 21 May | 84.9 | 57.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 22 May | 86.0 | 52.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 23 May | 88.0 | 55.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 24 May | 91.0 | 57.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 25 May | 81.0 | 61.0 | 0.17 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 26 May | 78.1 | 55.9 | 0.32 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 27 May | 87.1 | 52.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 28 May | 87.1 | 55.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 29 May | 89.1 | 68.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 30 May | 90.0 | 55.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 31 May | 91.9 | 55.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Past weather Elephant Butte
| May 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 85.2 ºF | 56 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 56.6 ºF | 29 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.56 inch | 0.43 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 0 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 95.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 64.9 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 70.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 46.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather May 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Elephant Butte - New Mexico
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | New Mexico | |
| County | Sierra | |
| City | Elephant Butte | |
| Zip Code | 87901 | |
| Longitude | -107.19 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 33.15 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 4472ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Elephant Butte - New Mexico
| Local Time | 02:26 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:15 AM | |
| Sunset | 08:15 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Denver |
Map of Elephant Butte - New Mexico
USGS National Map — Open interactive map
Elephant Butte weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 77ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 48ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 10.58 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Elephant Butte
Longitude: -107.19, Latitude: 33.15
Average weather Elephant Butte, NM - 87901
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
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