Weather & Climate in Alamillo, NM

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Alamillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 8.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 4,661 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	58.2°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,661 ft (1,421 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density	140/sq mi
Coordinates	34.2519°N, 106.9158°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Valencia County County
Nearest Airport	Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.6"

78% below US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.97"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	64.2 / 100
Community Resilience	3.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

80 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Jan 29, 1990	6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.5	24 km	12 km
Nov 8, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.4	23 km	6 km
Jan 31, 1990	5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.0	22 km	10 km
Feb 27, 1990	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.9	45 km	5 km
May 18, 2023	8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico	M3.8	137 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	106 km	10 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	75 km	5 km
Feb 21, 1990	31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.6	43 km	5 km
May 5, 1990	6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	22 km	7 km
Nov 15, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	23 km	7 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	109 km	6 km
May 24, 2004	8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.5	24 km	5 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	48 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	77 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	78 km	5 km
May 1, 2025	14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico	M3.5	14 km	13 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	118 km	5 km
Jun 20, 1991	47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico	M3.5	81 km	0 km
Jul 22, 2013	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.4	46 km	5 km
May 23, 2007	4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico	M3.4	21 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

32 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 8 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 27, 1975	EF2	48 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 10, 1974	EF2	98 km	2.0 mi	1
May 13, 2012	EF1	38 km	1.2 mi	0
Jul 5, 1966	EF1	53 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 2, 1950	EF1	32 km	7.9 mi	0
May 31, 2021	EF0	27 km	0.9 mi	0
May 31, 2021	EF0	71 km	0.9 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	62 km	0.0 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	41 km	0.7 mi	0
Jul 15, 2020	EF0	34 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 3, 2018	EF0	84 km	2.6 mi	0
Jun 3, 2018	EF0	100 km	2.4 mi	0
Sep 30, 2017	EF0	83 km	2.5 mi	0
Jul 17, 2016	EF0	91 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 5, 2012	EF0	25 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 3, 2011	EF0	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 2005	EF0	15 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 16, 2005	EF0	92 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 30, 2004	EF0	48 km	0.1 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF0	97 km	0.2 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (105 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	105 km
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	117 km
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	176 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BEAR TRAP (38,201 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	BEAR TRAP	38,201	75 km
2016	NORTH	34,562	65 km
1994	POT	30,248	82 km
1996	UNNAMED	22,591	90 km
2016	DOG HEAD	19,816	87 km
2020	VICS PEAK	16,283	85 km
2009	EAST MAGDALENA RX	15,626	36 km
2008	TRIGO	13,855	69 km
2015	RED CANYON	13,506	75 km
1994	BLACK	10,695	78 km
2017	TIFFANY	8,654	66 km
2009	BLACK BUTTE	8,124	24 km
1996	SAN PEDRO	8,048	45 km
2010	FISHER RX	7,892	72 km
1994	OSCURA	7,179	88 km
2007	OJO PEAK	6,118	60 km
1994	PINNACLE	5,964	78 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,083	60 km
2008	BIG SPRING	5,050	77 km
2006	MARCIAL	4,873	59 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	0.4 in
March	48°F (9°C)	0.3 in	Driest
April	55°F (13°C)	0.3 in
May	63°F (17°C)	0.5 in
June	72°F (22°C)	0.6 in
July	80°F (26°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	2.0 in	Wettest
September	69°F (20°C)	1.5 in
October	58°F (14°C)	1.1 in
November	45°F (7°C)	0.4 in
December	37°F (3°C)	0.5 in

Alamillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and March the driest (0.3").

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