Maxwell, NM weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Maxwell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Maxwell.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Maxwell
What is the weather usually like in Maxwell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 12°F average low
- 14.1 inprecipitation per year · 358 mm
- 21.4 insnowfall per year · 54 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Maxwell: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MAXWELL 3 NW, NM US (USC00295490), adjusted for the elevation of Maxwell.
Maxwell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Maxwell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Maxwell?
Maxwell has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 14.1 inches (358 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Maxwell is May–June and September–October. At 5,925 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 Maxwell
What is the hottest month in Maxwell?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Maxwell?
December, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Maxwell?
About 14.1 inches (358 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Maxwell?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Maxwell?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Maxwell have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Maxwell in November?
Highs average 56°F and lows 20°F, with about 0.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Maxwell?
Around 6:34 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:50 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Maxwell weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Maxwell.
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