Holiday expected to be 'mostly sunny and hot'

Independence Day is expected to be “mostly sunny and hot,” the National Weather Service reports. But chances of precipitation are at least 20% every day this week, starting tonight.

The region can also expect a temporary break from the heat starting Friday, forecasters say, with high temperatures in the mid-80s.

Lows are expected in the mid-60s all week.

Most of the region saw their first 2024 triple-digit day for heat last month, with a high of 100.1 degrees on June 7 at the Agricultural Science Center north of Clovis.

The research center reported an average high temperature of 90.9 degrees for June – more than 4 degrees hotter than June 2023.

New Mexico residents north of Clovis have been even warmer. The ag research center near Tucumcari recorded 10 days in June when the high temperature was more than 100 degrees.

Highs are expected in the low 90s early next week.