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Current radar over Chaparral, New Mexico red dot
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Our radar is based off of US NEXRAD and Canadian weather radar sites through the quality controlled MRMS system. It compiles various sources for radar data and filters out erroneous returns such as sun spikes and ground clutter. We then colorize the precipitation based on our methods for determining precipitation type. Rain is in shades of green, mixed precipitation and freezing rain in shades of pink and snow is in shades of blue.

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Current satellite over Chaparral, New Mexico red dot
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Our satellite is from the GOES-16. It is color enhanced by using a geocolor terrain background during the day and black marble city lights at night. The daytime satellite data is Visible satellite imagery, and nighttime uses Infrared bands. The bluish clouds are fog and low cloud. The whiteest clouds are the coldest, highest cloud tops.

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Current surface weather map around Dona Ana County, NM

This surface map is from the HRRR computer model. It is a 1-hour forecast, updated hourly, which is a good estimate of the current surface conditions. This map shows the current high and low pressure centers, pressure isobar contours, wind streamlines and thickness contours. It also shows the currently depicted preciptiation estimates, although this should not be a substitute for actual live radar. The purple dashed contour is the 5400m thickness line, which is often a good proxy for the rain/snow line.

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Temperatures right now near Chaparral, New Mexico

This is the latest surface temperatures as depicted by the HRRR computer model, updated hourly. Although these are not actual observations, this model is a very good representation of current conditions as it factors in observations, terrain and physics to give you more detailed temperatures in areas that do not have reporting weather stations. For the latest reports at specific locations, like in Chaparral, NM please see our current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Surface wind speed map over Chaparral, NM

This map shows the latest HRRR computer model winds. This depiction of the current wind directions and speeds is an estimate from the computer model. For actual observations in Chaparral, NM, see the current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Regional 24 hour rainfall expected near Chaparral, New Mexico

This is a forecast of the amount of precipitation expected over the next 24 hours from the HRRR weather forecast model. This is only one forecast depiction, and you should check other models to get a better idea of what may happen. You can view this and other models in more detail on our main weather forecast maps page. There, you will also be able to look at forecasts beyond just 24 hours and look at forecasts out to as far as 16 days.

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Area snowfall accumulation expected around Dona Ana County, New Mexico

This is snowfall forecast, with amounts anticipated in the next 24 hours. This guidance is from the HRRR weather model. For more model forecasts out to 16 days, visit our main weather forecast maps page.

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These are Convective Outlooks from the Storm Prediction Center. Click to see Days 1-3 broken down into Tornado, Wind and Hail threats, as well as days 5-8 outlooks.

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Climate Summary
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Chaparral, New Mexico Climate Summary

Location

Otero County, New Mexico, USA

Climate Zone

Desert

Average Annual Temperature

57.6°F (14.2°C)

Average Annual Precipitation

13.6 inches (345 mm)

Average Annual Snowfall

6.0 inches (15 cm)

Seasonality

    •   Spring (March-May)

Mild temperatures, occasional rainfall

    •   Summer (June-August)

Hot and dry, with occasional thunderstorms

    •   Fall (September-November)

Mild temperatures, decreasing rainfall

    •   Winter (December-February)

Cold nights, mild days, occasional snowfall

Temperature

    •   Average January High

49.6°F (9.8°C)

    •   Average January Low

24.7°F (-4.1°C)

    •   Average July High

90.6°F (32.6°C)

    •   Average July Low

64.4°F (18°C)

Precipitation

    •   Wettest Month

July (2.8 inches / 71 mm)

    •   Driest Month

May (0.4 inches / 10 mm)

Snowfall

    •   Average Annual Snowfall

6.0 inches (15 cm)

    •   Snowiest Month

January (1.8 inches / 4.6 cm)

Other Climate Characteristics

    •   Wind

Prevailing winds from the west

    •   Humidity

Low humidity year-round

    •   Sunshine

Abundant sunshine, averaging over 300 days per year

    •   Extreme Weather

Occasional severe thunderstorms, hail, and dust storms

Climate Change Impacts

    •   Rising Temperatures

Chaparral is experiencing a warming trend, with average temperatures increasing by about 2°F (1.1°C) since the late 19th century.

    •   Decreasing Precipitation

The region is also experiencing a slight decrease in annual precipitation, with future projections indicating a continued decline.

    •   More Extreme Weather

Climate change is expected to lead to more frequent and intense extreme weather events, such as heat waves, droughts, and wildfires.

Facts & Historical Information
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Natural History

    •   Chaparral is a desert grassland ecosystem with a unique flora and fauna.

    •   The area is home to the endangered Chihuahuan desert tortoise and the lesser long-nosed bat.

    •   The nearby Organ Mountains are a biodiversity hotspot, with over 300 bird species recorded.

Science

    •   The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NMT) has a research center in Chaparral, focused on geothermal energy and water resources.

    •   NMT's Very Large Array (VLA) radio telescope is located nearby in San Augustin.

    •   The area is also a popular site for astronomical observations due to its clear skies.

Personalities

    •   Billy the Kid, the notorious outlaw, is said to have frequented the nearby town of Lincoln.

    •   John Chisum, a prominent cattle rancher, established a ranch near Chaparral in the 1860s.

    •   Dr. John Wesley Powell, the explorer and geologist, surveyed the area in the 1870s.

Tourist Attractions
1.White Sands Missile Range Museum

- This museum tells the story of the development and testing of the White Sands Missile Range, which is the largest military installation in the United States. The museum has exhibits on the history of the range, the missiles that have been tested there, and the impact of the range on the local community.

2.Geronimo Surrender Monument

- This monument marks the spot where the Apache leader Geronimo surrendered to General Nelson Miles in 1886. The monument is located in the San Andres Mountains, about 10 miles from Chaparral.

3.Elephant Butte Dam

- This dam is the largest earth-filled dam in the United States. It was built in the early 1900s to provide water for irrigation and flood control. The dam is located on the Rio Grande River, about 20 miles from Chaparral.

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