Fort Sumner, NM weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Fort Sumner weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Fort Sumner.
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What is the weather usually like in Fort Sumner?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 15.1 inprecipitation per year · 383 mm
- 9.1 insnowfall per year · 23 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Fort Sumner: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FT SUMNER, NM US (USC00293294), adjusted for the elevation of Fort Sumner.
Fort Sumner weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Fort Sumner through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:01 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:41 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:29 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 6:54 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Fort Sumner?
Fort Sumner has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 15.1 inches (383 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Fort Sumner is April–May and September–October. At 4,032 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Fort Sumner
What is the hottest month in Fort Sumner?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Fort Sumner?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Fort Sumner?
About 15.1 inches (383 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Fort Sumner?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Fort Sumner?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Fort Sumner have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Fort Sumner in November?
Highs average 63°F and lows 33°F, with about 0.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Fort Sumner?
Around 6:29 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:53 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Fort Sumner weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Fort Sumner.
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