Weather & Climate in Alamogordo, NM

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

Alamogordo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 4,301 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	63.1°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,301 ft (1,311 m)
Area	21.4 sq mi (55.4 km²)
Population Density	1,440/sq mi
Coordinates	32.8836°N, 105.9636°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Otero County County
Nearest Airport	Alamogordo-White Sands Regional (ALM) 3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"

72% below US avg

Snowfall 2.4"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.72"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Mar 28, 2010	25 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico	M4.1	146 km	4 km
May 23, 2004	31 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico	M4.0	137 km	5 km
May 31, 2010	33 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M4.0	133 km	5 km
Mar 14, 1999	26 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M4.0	129 km	1 km
Feb 23, 2024	15 km S of Atoka, New Mexico	M4.0	148 km	5 km
Feb 27, 1990	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.9	132 km	5 km
May 30, 1999	26 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.9	126 km	10 km
Feb 8, 2015	36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico	M3.9	143 km	4 km
Jun 22, 2004	32 km SW of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.7	135 km	5 km
Feb 21, 1990	31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.6	137 km	5 km
Jun 21, 2003	15 km SW of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.6	139 km	5 km
Mar 20, 2025	37 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico	M3.5	133 km	9 km
Jun 20, 1991	47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico	M3.5	95 km	0 km
Feb 24, 2024	6 km S of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.5	148 km	2 km
Mar 17, 1999	25 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.5	125 km	1 km
May 29, 2024	13 km S of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.4	148 km	9 km
Jul 22, 2013	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.4	130 km	5 km
Sep 17, 2002	27 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.4	129 km	10 km
Aug 26, 2004	23 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.4	141 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1996	11 km WSW of Corona, New Mexico	M3.4	149 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

29 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 27, 1982	EF2	2 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 4, 2019	EF1	7 km	0.3 mi	0
Apr 4, 1991	EF1	21 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 22, 1989	EF1	4 km	0.2 mi	0
May 16, 1987	EF1	88 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 17, 1972	EF1	66 km	6.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1959	EF1	48 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 3, 1959	EF1	11 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 13, 2020	EF0	7 km	0.6 mi	0
May 8, 2019	EF0	84 km	0.0 mi	0
May 23, 2018	EF0	74 km	4.1 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	92 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 15, 2016	EF0	84 km	4.7 mi	0
Jul 26, 2015	EF0	56 km	0.2 mi	0
May 14, 2010	EF0	66 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 25, 2007	EF0	23 km	0.2 mi	0
May 2, 2007	EF0	88 km	8.4 mi	0
May 2, 2007	EF0	42 km	0.6 mi	0
Oct 15, 2006	EF0	41 km	6.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 2003	EF0	59 km	0.2 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (100 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	100 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DONALDSON (103,326 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	DONALDSON	103,326	75 km
2004	PEPPIN	60,546	99 km
2012	LITTLE BEAR	37,935	66 km
2011	MAYHILL	33,563	53 km
2009	FOUR MILE	27,609	90 km
1993	ESCONDIDO	25,700	83 km
1996	UNNAMED	22,591	86 km
2008	BONNEY	22,162	90 km
2011	BATON ROUGE COMPLEX	21,641	98 km
2011	CROOKED CREEK	19,206	91 km
2009	PICACHO	16,411	85 km
2002	NUMBER 52	16,067	68 km
1994	YELLOWWELL	16,010	64 km
2000	SCOTTABLE	15,017	36 km
2009	OROGRANDE	14,853	67 km
1994	HAT	14,842	94 km
1994	UNNAMED	14,645	80 km
2002	PENASCO	14,343	37 km
2000	HAY MEADOW	13,553	61 km
1998	UNNAMED	12,998	56 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	0.7 in
February	45°F (7°C)	0.7 in
March	50°F (10°C)	0.6 in
April	57°F (14°C)	0.4 in	Driest
May	66°F (19°C)	0.6 in
June	75°F (24°C)	1.1 in
July	81°F (27°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
September	69°F (20°C)	1.9 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.3 in
November	48°F (9°C)	0.7 in
December	41°F (5°C)	1.0 in	Coldest

Alamogordo has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (0.4").

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