Best Time to Drive: Portales, NM to Chaparral, NM

The best time to drive from Portales, NM to Chaparral, NM is May, April, when temperatures are comfortable and weather conditions are most predictable. February is the most challenging month due to weather risks along this route.

Best month

May

Also great

April

Also great

September

Month-by-Month Driving Conditions

Jan

Good 37°F

Feb

Good 42°F

Mar

Great 50°F

Apr

Excellent 57°F

May

Excellent 66°F

Jun

Excellent 76°F

Jul

Great 79°F

Aug

Excellent 77°F

Sep

Excellent 70°F

Oct

Excellent 58°F

Nov

Good 46°F

Dec

Fair 37°F

Best Good/Fair Challenging

Average Conditions by Month

January

Avg temp 37°F

Rainy days ~0.4

Rating Good

February

Avg temp 42°F

Rainy days ~0.4

Rating Good

March

Avg temp 50°F

Rainy days ~0.5

Rating Great

April

Avg temp 57°F

Rainy days ~0.5

Rating Excellent

May

Avg temp 66°F

Rainy days ~0.4

Rating Excellent

June

Avg temp 76°F

Rainy days ~0.6

Rating Excellent

July

Avg temp 79°F

Rainy days ~1.6

Rating Great

August

Avg temp 77°F

Rainy days ~1.3

Rating Excellent

September

Avg temp 70°F

Rainy days ~1.2

Rating Excellent

October

Avg temp 58°F

Rainy days ~0.9

Rating Excellent

November

Avg temp 46°F

Rainy days ~0.6

Rating Good

December

Avg temp 37°F

Rainy days ~0.5

Rating Fair

Seasonal Hazards on This Route

Extreme heat

Jun - Sep

Summer temperatures can exceed 110°F. Carry extra water, check tire pressure, and avoid midday desert driving.

Climate Context

Portales, NM

Desert Southwest

Chaparral, NM

Desert Southwest

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