Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Berino, New Mexico Climate Summary Location Doña Ana County, New Mexico Elevation 4,045 feet (1,233 meters) Climate Zone Cold Desert Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 54.9°F (12.7°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 78.6°F (25.9°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 32.6°F (0.3°C) • Record High Temperature 108°F (42°C) • Record Low Temperature -16°F (-27°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 8.4 inches (213 mm) • Average Number of Rainy Days 41 • Average Snowfall 2.5 inches (6 cm) • Driest Month May (0.2 inches) • Wettest Month September (1.4 inches) Wind • Average Wind Speed 10.1 mph (16.3 km/h) • Prevailing Wind Direction South-southwest Humidity • Average Relative Humidity 40% • Driest Month April (25%) • Wettest Month September (50%) Other Climate Features • Sunshine Berino receives an average of 320 days of sunshine per year. • Growing Season The average frost-free period is 190 days, from April 15 to October 12. • Extreme Weather Berino is occasionally affected by severe thunderstorms, hail, and flash floods. The area is also prone to drought conditions. Climate Trends • Rising Temperatures Over the past century, Berino has experienced a gradual increase in average temperatures, particularly during the winter months. • Decreasing Precipitation The region has also seen a slight decrease in average annual precipitation. • Increased Frequency of Extreme Weather Events The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as heat waves, droughts, and floods, have increased in recent decades. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Berino is located in the Chihuahuan Desert, a vast ecosystem renowned for its biodiversity. • The area surrounding Berino is home to numerous species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects, including the endangered Mexican wolf. • The Berino Valley is a significant aquifer recharge zone, providing water for the region. Science • The Very Large Array (VLA) radio telescope is located near Berino. The VLA is one of the world's largest and most powerful radio telescopes, used to study the universe. • The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) operates the VLA and other facilities in the area, making Berino a hub for astronomical research. Personalities Clyde Tombaugh:The astronomer who discovered Pluto in 1930 was born in Streator, Illinois, but grew up in Berino. J. Robert Oppenheimer:The \ |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Geronimo Surrender Monument Located just outside of Berino, this monument marks the spot where Apache leader Geronimo surrendered to General Nelson Miles in 1886, ending the Apache Wars. 2.Fort Stanton A historic fort established in 1855 to protect settlers from Apache raids. Today, it is a state monument with a museum, hiking trails, and picnic areas. 3.Lincoln County Heritage Museum Located in nearby Lincoln, this museum tells the story of the Lincoln County War, a bloody feud that took place in the late 1870s. |
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