Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) is approximately 75 miles north of the City of Socorro. If you fly into Albuquerque and are coming to Socorro, look for signs to I-25 South (Las Cruces) as you exit the airport – the freeway is less than a mile away.
The next closest major airport is El Paso (Texas) International Airport (ELP), 200 miles south of Socorro.
Information on the Socorro Airport is on the Socorro Airport page.
Socorro Weather History
Socorro’s latitude and altitude combine to give it a pleasant year-round climate. Socorro is just far enough south to be spared many of the storms that often touch northern New Mexico. Its elevation of approximately 4,585 feet spares us the extreme heat. The altitude also provides four distinct but temperate seasons.
Socorro summer high temperature averages are in the mid 90s, with no more than 20 days when the temperature reaches over 100F. Winter high temperature averages are in the mid 50s, and winter nights seldom drop to 0F.
Socorro’s low average humidity, little cloud cover, and valley location encourage formation of significant atmospheric stable layers. Normally during the day, air temperature decreases with altitude, but after a clear, calm night, the air next to the ground becomes cooler than the air above.
FOUR SEASONS ON THE HISTORIC PLAZA
