Weather & Climate in Alamo, NM

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

Alamo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°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 13.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 41.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 6,248 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	49.6°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,248 ft (1,904 m)
Area	39.2 sq mi (101.5 km²)
Population Density	32/sq mi
Coordinates	34.4184°N, 107.5125°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Cibola County County
Nearest Airport	Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.4"

65% below US avg

Snowfall 41.2"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.44"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	58.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	94.8 / 100
Community Resilience	3.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

72 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	58 km	12 km
Nov 8, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.4	60 km	6 km
Jan 31, 1990	5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.0	60 km	10 km
Feb 27, 1990	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.9	100 km	5 km
May 18, 2023	8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico	M3.8	106 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	146 km	10 km
Nov 15, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	60 km	7 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	122 km	5 km
May 5, 1990	6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	58 km	7 km
Feb 21, 1990	31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.6	100 km	5 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	70 km	5 km
Jun 20, 1991	47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico	M3.5	131 km	0 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	112 km	6 km
May 1, 2025	14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico	M3.5	46 km	13 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	126 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	125 km	5 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	91 km	5 km
May 24, 2004	8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.5	57 km	5 km
Sep 23, 2009	29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico	M3.4	30 km	5 km
May 23, 2007	4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico	M3.4	66 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

19 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	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 10, 1974	EF2	88 km	2.0 mi	1
May 13, 2012	EF1	42 km	1.2 mi	0
Jul 5, 1966	EF1	78 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 2, 1950	EF1	42 km	7.9 mi	0
May 31, 2021	EF0	82 km	0.9 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	95 km	0.7 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	85 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 15, 2020	EF0	74 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 3, 2018	EF0	58 km	2.4 mi	0
Sep 30, 2017	EF0	67 km	2.5 mi	0
Jul 5, 2012	EF0	73 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 2005	EF0	47 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 30, 2004	EF0	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 5, 1980	EF0	95 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 1965	EF0	48 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 30, 1963	EF0	78 km	0.1 mi	0
May 31, 1957	EF0	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 31, 1954	EF0	70 km	3.8 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (62 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	62 km
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	122 km
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	162 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	69 km
2016	NORTH	34,562	62 km
2000	CHANCE	33,064	97 km
1994	POT	30,248	83 km
2020	VICS PEAK	16,283	90 km
2009	EAST MAGDALENA RX	15,626	63 km
2002	CHERRY	15,105	70 km
2015	RED CANYON	13,506	73 km
1993	STONE	11,147	94 km
2017	BACA	10,382	87 km
2018	DIENER CANYON	9,824	100 km
2017	TIFFANY	8,654	98 km
2017	PELONA MTN RX	8,181	87 km
2009	BLACK BUTTE	8,124	74 km
1996	SAN PEDRO	8,048	88 km
2010	FISHER RX	7,892	60 km
1994	PINNACLE	5,964	65 km
2006	MARCIAL	4,873	93 km
2017	NMSER FY17 RX #1	4,817	80 km
2014	UNNAMED	4,796	92 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	0.5 in
March	42°F (5°C)	0.4 in
April	48°F (9°C)	0.3 in	Driest
May	57°F (14°C)	0.5 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.5 in
July	68°F (20°C)	2.1 in
August	69°F (20°C)	2.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
September	63°F (17°C)	1.7 in
October	53°F (11°C)	1.1 in
November	41°F (5°C)	0.4 in
December	34°F (1°C)	0.6 in

Alamo has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.3").

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