Weather & Climate in Algodones, NM

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

Algodones enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°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 10.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 5,165 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.7°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,165 ft (1,574 m)
Area	7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²)
Population Density	164/sq mi
Coordinates	35.3707°N, 106.4889°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Bernalillo County County
Nearest Airport	Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.9"

71% below US avg

Snowfall 10.7"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.01"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	94.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	43.6 / 100
Community Resilience	41.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

92 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	107 km	12 km
Nov 8, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.4	108 km	6 km
Jul 12, 2021	5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M4.2	98 km	13 km
Jan 31, 1990	5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.0	108 km	10 km
May 18, 2023	8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico	M3.8	97 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	74 km	10 km
Jun 4, 2008	8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.7	127 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	99 km	10 km
May 5, 1990	6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	109 km	7 km
Nov 15, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	107 km	7 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	95 km	5 km
May 1, 2025	14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico	M3.5	123 km	13 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	31 km	6 km
May 24, 2004	8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.5	107 km	5 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	82 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	98 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	96 km	5 km
Oct 17, 2011	3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico	M3.5	71 km	5 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	85 km	5 km
Sep 14, 2009	7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.5	131 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

65 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 9 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 27, 1975	EF2	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 10, 1974	EF2	60 km	2.0 mi	1
Jun 8, 1989	EF1	63 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 1988	EF1	13 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 15, 1971	EF1	56 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 26, 1966	EF1	71 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 5, 1966	EF1	78 km	0.2 mi	0
May 31, 1965	EF1	23 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1956	EF1	34 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 23, 2021	EF0	11 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	39 km	0.2 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	23 km	1.7 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	68 km	0.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 2020	EF0	29 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 15, 2020	EF0	98 km	0.4 mi	0
Feb 17, 2019	EF0	92 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	39 km	3.8 mi	0
Sep 30, 2017	EF0	78 km	2.5 mi	0
Jul 6, 2017	EF0	11 km	0.0 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	84 km	4.9 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (151 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	151 km
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	184 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	LAS CONCHAS	150,874	56 km
2022	CERRO PELADO	45,620	44 km
2000	CERRO GRANDE	44,279	62 km
2000	VIVEASH	22,468	89 km
2013	THOMPSON RIDGE	21,077	58 km
2016	DOG HEAD	19,816	60 km
1996	DOME	15,783	45 km
2008	TRIGO	13,855	77 km
2002	BORREGO	12,877	93 km
2010	SOUTH FORK	12,585	78 km
2011	PACHECO	9,790	82 km
2013	JAROSO	9,529	94 km
2019	TRIPLE NICKLE	7,819	96 km
2003	CAPULIN	6,155	81 km
2007	OJO PEAK	6,118	87 km
2013	TRES LAGUNAS	5,832	84 km
1998	OSO	5,297	74 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,083	87 km
2008	BIG SPRING	5,050	69 km
2014	PINO	4,415	42 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	0.6 in
February	39°F (4°C)	0.5 in	Driest
March	45°F (7°C)	0.7 in
April	53°F (11°C)	0.6 in
May	62°F (17°C)	0.8 in
June	72°F (22°C)	0.8 in
July	77°F (25°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	2.0 in	Wettest
September	67°F (19°C)	1.3 in
October	55°F (13°C)	1.1 in
November	43°F (6°C)	0.7 in
December	35°F (2°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Algodones has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and February the driest (0.5").

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