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Portales, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Portales?
Portales, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Portales
- Population
- 12K
- Elevation
- 1,221 m
- Coordinates
- 34.19°, -103.33°
Portales is a city in United States with a population of approximately 12K. Average temperatures range from -1°C (31°F) in January to 34°C (94°F) in July. The best time to visit is April, May, June, September, October. The city sits at an elevation of 1,221 m above sea level.
Time in Portales right now
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Monday, June 15, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Denver
Daylight saving
DST in effect
MST / MDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Portales
Daylight in Portales today
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Day length
14h 25m
Climate normals for Portales
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Fair March
Fair April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Good August
Good September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / -1°C | 7°C / -6°C | 3days (17 mm) Excellent | 8.5h Good | 48% Moderate | 3.8 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 16°C / 1°C | 11°C / -4°C | 2days (10 mm) Excellent | 9.4h Good | 42% Moderate | 5.1 High | Fair | View Details |
| March | 21°C / 6°C | 16°C / 1°C | 3days (17 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 38% Comfortable | 6.2 High | Fair | View Details |
| April best | 25°C / 9°C | 20°C / 5°C | 4days (22 mm) Good | 11.4h Excellent | 36% Comfortable | 7.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 29°C / 14°C | 26°C / 11°C | 6days (38 mm) Good | 11.9h Excellent | 41% Moderate | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 34°C / 19°C | 32°C / 18°C | 6days (38 mm) Good | 12.6h Excellent | 44% Moderate | 8.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 34°C / 22°C | 34°C / 21°C | 5days (22 mm) Good | 12.9h Excellent | 43% Moderate | 8.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| August | 33°C / 21°C | 33°C / 21°C | 7days (45 mm) Good | 11.8h Excellent | 48% Moderate | 8.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| September best | 30°C / 17°C | 29°C / 16°C | 6days (34 mm) Good | 10.7h Excellent | 52% Moderate | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 24°C / 11°C | 21°C / 8°C | 6days (39 mm) Good | 9.4h Good | 50% Moderate | 5.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 18°C / 5°C | 13°C / 1°C | 3days (23 mm) Excellent | 8.5h Good | 50% Moderate | 4.3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 14°C / 2°C | 9°C / -3°C | 2days (8 mm) Excellent | 8.2h Good | 47% Moderate | 3.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 12°C / -1°C . Feb: 16°C / 1°C . Mar: 21°C / 6°C . Apr: 25°C / 9°C . May: 29°C / 14°C . Jun: 34°C / 19°C . Jul: 34°C / 22°C . Aug: 33°C / 21°C . Sep: 30°C / 17°C . Oct: 24°C / 11°C . Nov: 18°C / 5°C . Dec: 14°C / 2°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 17 mm. Feb: 10 mm. Mar: 17 mm. Apr: 22 mm. May: 38 mm. Jun: 38 mm. Jul: 22 mm. Aug: 45 mm. Sep: 34 mm. Oct: 39 mm. Nov: 23 mm. Dec: 8 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 48%. Feb: 42%. Mar: 38%. Apr: 36%. May: 41%. Jun: 44%. Jul: 43%. Aug: 48%. Sep: 52%. Oct: 50%. Nov: 50%. Dec: 47%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 24 km/h . Feb: 27 km/h . Mar: 28 km/h . Apr: 28 km/h . May: 26 km/h . Jun: 24 km/h . Jul: 21 km/h . Aug: 20 km/h . Sep: 20 km/h . Oct: 22 km/h . Nov: 23 km/h . Dec: 24 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 9. Jul: UV 9. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Portales has a population of approximately 12K.
The best months to visit Portales are April, May, June, September, October, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Portales receives approximately 313mm of rainfall annually across 53 rainy days.
Portales is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Portales sits at an elevation of 1,221 m (4,006 ft) above sea level.