NWS ABQ - El Nino Winter Precip for CD7

Southeastern Plains

December-January-February Precipitation

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El Niño 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 142% to 165% of the long term normal DJF. The increase in precipitation is even more dramatic in strong El Niño events, especially in Carlsbad with 239% of average precipitation.

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

winter precip for ft. sumner during el nino events

Percent of Longterm Average for all El Niño Events = 142% , for strong El Niño Events = 177%

winter precip for roswell during el nino events

Percent of Longterm Average for all El Niño Events = 154% , for strong El Niño Events = 199%

winter precip for carlsbad during el nino events

Percent of Longterm Average for all El Niño Events = 165% , for strong El Niño Events = 239%

Precipitation values for 3-month periods during 18 El Niño 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 El Niño Event was considered to be strong are colored in pdark green. "M" represents a 3-month period with missing data. Finally, the percents of long term normal for all El Niño events and for the strong El Niño events are listed below each graph.