Portales, NM weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Portales weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Portales.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Portales
What is the weather usually like in Portales?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 16.1 inprecipitation per year · 409 mm
- 7.6 insnowfall per year · 19 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Portales: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PORTALES, NM US (USC00297008), adjusted for the elevation of Portales.
Portales weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Portales through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:38 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| December | 6:50 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Portales?
Portales has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 16.1 inches (409 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Portales is March to May and October. At 4,006 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 Portales
What is the hottest month in Portales?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Portales?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Portales?
About 16.1 inches (409 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Portales?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Portales?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Portales have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Portales in November?
Highs average 64°F and lows 33°F, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Portales?
Around 6:25 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:50 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Portales weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Portales.
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