Climate Insights for High Desert Ranch Airport

Niobrara County, New Mexico, United States

Hottest
July
34°C peak
Coldest
January
0°C low
Wettest
August
59mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in High Desert Ranch Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 268mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 59mm of rainfall. High Desert Ranch Airport 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 12° Average: 5° Min: 0° Feb Max: 16° Average: 8° Min: 2° Mar Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 5° Apr Max: 24° Average: 15° Min: 8° May Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 13° Jun Max: 34° Average: 26° Min: 18° Jul Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 20° Aug Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 19° Sep Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 15° Oct Max: 24° Average: 15° Min: 9° Nov Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 5° Dec Max: 13° Average: 5° Min: 0°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in High Desert Ranch Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 5mm Feb Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 6mm Mar Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 2mm May Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 4mm Nov Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 6mm
Precipitation
Snow

High Desert Ranch Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 268mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 59mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 12mm. That's 46mm less than August, 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 28cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

High Desert Ranch Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

3 days until Summer

It is currently spring in High Desert Ranch Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. High Desert Ranch Airport 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 49mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 34°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 97mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 82mm over the season and a monthly average of 27mm. Expect around 8cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 16°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 39mm for the entire season. Expect around 17cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 12°
Apr 15°
May 20°
Jun 26°
Jul 27°
Aug 25°
Sep 22°
Oct 15°
Nov 10°
Dec

The best time to visit High Desert Ranch Airport is during April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 32mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for High Desert Ranch Airport 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
0 °C
12 °C
6 km/h
14 mm
5 cm
Feb
2 °C
16 °C
6 km/h
13 mm
6 cm
Mar
5 °C
20 °C
6 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Apr
8 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
20 mm
2 cm
May
13 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
13 mm
1 cm
Jun Current
18 °C
34 °C
5 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
34 °C
4 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
32 °C
4 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
24 °C
5 km/h
34 mm
4 cm
Nov
5 °C
17 °C
5 km/h
13 mm
3 cm
Dec
0 °C
13 °C
5 km/h
12 mm
6 cm
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