Weed, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Otero County County
90
Population
10/sq mi density
54°F
Avg Temperature
Weed experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,412 ft (2,259 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7969°N, 105.5309°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Otero County County |
| Nearest Airport | Alamogordo-White Sands Regional (ALM) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (115 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 115 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in |
Weed has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.3").