Samson Lake
- May, Sep
- best months
Samson Lake is a 40-acre lake near Gallup, New Mexico, at about 6,483 feet.
Local outfitters
- El Morro RV Park & Cabins48 mi away
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Best time to go · May, Sep
Best time to visit Samson Lake
Best months: May and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
45° / 14°
6 wet
Feb
50° / 19°
6 wet
Mar
59° / 23°
6 wet
Apr
66° / 28°
4 wet
May
75° / 36°
4 wet
Jun
86° / 45°
4 wet
Jul
89° / 54°
9 wet
Aug
86° / 53°
11 wet
Sep
80° / 44°
7 wet
Oct
68° / 31°
5 wet
Nov
56° / 20°
5 wet
Dec
45° / 14°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gallup Muni Ap, NM, 5.9 mi away at 6,471 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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