Sign In Register

Regina, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Rio Arriba County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
33 Population 5/sq mi density
46°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
237 Violent Crime/100K 983 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Regina experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. The area receives 50.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,523 ft (2,293 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates36.1949°N, 106.9459°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyRio Arriba County County
Nearest AirportSanta Fe Regional (SAF)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.5"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 50.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.91"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0470 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.7 / 100
Community Resilience9.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.2 on Sep 10, 2024.

Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 18 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 108 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 16 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 64 km
Sep 14, 2009 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.5 58 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 115 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 95 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 109 km
May 10, 1991 24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado M3.4 144 km
Apr 9, 2021 2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.3 15 km
Sep 10, 2024 8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.2 114 km
Jul 4, 2021 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico M3.1 131 km
Mar 31, 2013 4 km NNE of Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico M3.0 117 km
Aug 15, 2007 5 km W of La Cienega, New Mexico M3.0 98 km
Jun 14, 2018 0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 2 km
Jun 26, 2018 3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 4 km
Jul 12, 2021 4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.0 17 km
Feb 8, 2021 3 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 17 km
Sep 1, 2024 7 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 21 km
Jan 26, 2020 1 km SSE of Galisteo, New Mexico M2.9 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

13 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 29, 2014 EF1 80 km 0
Dec 26, 1966 EF1 92 km 0
Aug 30, 1966 EF1 89 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 94 km 0
Feb 17, 2019 EF0 50 km 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 81 km 0
Jul 6, 2017 EF0 99 km 0
Aug 13, 2016 EF0 45 km 0
Jul 13, 2009 EF0 99 km 0
Jun 9, 2007 EF0 98 km 0
May 25, 1999 EF0 22 km 0
Sep 29, 1998 EF0 57 km 0
Oct 20, 1957 EF0 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (182 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LAS CONCHAS (150,874 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 LAS CONCHAS 150,874 59 km
2022 CERRO PELADO 45,620 63 km
2000 CERRO GRANDE 44,279 64 km
2013 THOMPSON RIDGE 21,077 49 km
1996 DOME 15,783 71 km
1996 ARCHULETA 15,613 90 km
2010 SOUTH FORK 12,585 50 km
2017 BONITA 7,754 83 km
2017 HONDITO 6,949 95 km
1998 OSO 5,297 60 km
2022 MIDNIGHT 5,293 72 km
2023 ALAMOSA RX UNIT 1 FY24 4,616 77 km
2014 PINO 4,415 60 km
2002 LAKES 4,306 41 km
2002 MONTOYA 4,116 61 km
2005 PINE CANYON 4,092 64 km
2018 VENADO 4,007 47 km
2014 DIEGO 3,983 27 km
2006 BEAR PAW 3,277 5 km
2017 OJITOS 3,260 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 1.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in

Regina has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (0.9").

View full weather details →