New Mexico

Why Is New Mexico Dry?

Evaporation. Potential evaporation in New Mexico is much greater than average annual precipitation. Evaporation from a Class A pan ranges from near 56 inches in the north-central mountains to more than 110 inches in southeastern valleys. Why does New Mexico have no water? New Mexico also has long periods of drought and inconsistent precipitation, so …

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