NWS ABQ La Nina Winter Precipitation CD7

Southeastern Plains

December-January-February Precipitation

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La Niña events impact the winter precipitation across southern New Mexico to a greater degree than other areas in the state. All three stations examined in this area reported DJF precipitation of 67% to 75% of the long term normal DJF. The reduction of precipitation is even more dramatic in strong La Niña events, especially in Fort Sumner.

A description of the graphs is located at the bottom of the page.

winter precip for ft. sumner during la nina events

Percent of Longterm Average for all La Niña Events = 67% , for strong La Niña Events = 42%

winter precip for roswell during la nina events

Percent of Longterm Average for all La Niña Events = 70% , for strong La Niña Events = 58%

winter precip for carlsbad during la nina events

Percent of Longterm Average for all La Niña Events = 75% , for strong La Niña Events = 53%

Precipitation values for 3-month periods during 19 La Niña Events since 1949-50 are plotted with respect to the long term precipitation average, listed to the right of the graph. The precipitation totals for each 3-month period are plotted above or below each bar. Years for which the La Niña Event was considered to be strong are colored in purple. "M" represents a 3-month period with missing data. Finally, the percents of longterm normal for all La Niña events and for the strong La Niña events are listed below each graph.