Climate Insights for Hobbs

The climate in Hobbs is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 281mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 40mm of rainfall. Hobbs is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Hobbs vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 28°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Hobbs is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 281mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 23mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 40mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 8mm. That's 32mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 12cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Hobbs is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Hobbs, which began on March 20, 2026. Hobbs is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 81 days from now.

The best time to visit Hobbs is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 30mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hobbs based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.