Weather & Climate in Angustura, NM

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

Angustura experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°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 8.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 5,469 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	54.4°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,469 ft (1,667 m)
Area	4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²)
Population Density	424/sq mi
Coordinates	36.7128°N, 107.9172°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	San Juan County County
Nearest Airport	Four Corners Regional (FMN) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.1"

79% below US avg

Snowfall 6.8"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.50"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	88.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	91.5 / 100
Community Resilience	5.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Jul 12, 2021	5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M4.2	118 km	13 km
Jun 4, 2008	8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.7	141 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	116 km	10 km
Mar 10, 2023	16 km S of Ophir, Colorado	M3.6	111 km	7 km
Sep 14, 2009	7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.5	131 km	5 km
May 10, 1991	24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado	M3.4	145 km	5 km
Apr 9, 2021	2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.3	113 km	5 km
Jul 4, 2021	24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico	M3.1	94 km	5 km
Jun 14, 2018	0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	103 km	5 km
Jun 26, 2018	3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	108 km	3 km
Jul 12, 2021	4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.0	113 km	10 km
Sep 1, 2024	7 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico	M2.9	117 km	10 km
Feb 8, 2021	3 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico	M2.9	115 km	6 km
Jun 18, 2002	39 km SW of Creede, Colorado	M2.9	115 km	5 km
Jan 17, 2009	11 km NNW of Cañones, New Mexico	M2.8	137 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2022	4 km NNW of Regina, New Mexico	M2.8	100 km	3 km
Jun 10, 2020	5 km WNW of Tsaile, Arizona	M2.8	129 km	14 km
Apr 7, 2012	27 km SSE of Gerrard, Colorado	M2.7	149 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	4 km SE of Capulin, New Mexico	M2.7	117 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2023	18 km WSW of Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico	M2.7	93 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.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 25, 1985	EF2	92 km	0.5 mi	0
May 10, 1957	EF2	27 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 5, 2004	EF1	49 km	2.5 mi	0
Aug 5, 1999	EF1	44 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 7, 1997	EF1	84 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 30, 1966	EF1	30 km	1.5 mi	0
Mar 21, 2020	EF0	34 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 13, 2016	EF0	98 km	0.0 mi	0
Jun 10, 2015	EF0	20 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 18, 2013	EF0	27 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 10, 2013	EF0	68 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 18, 2011	EF0	90 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 29, 2002	EF0	60 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 23, 2000	EF0	33 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 23, 2000	EF0	33 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 25, 1999	EF0	99 km	0.3 mi	0
May 30, 1992	EF0	43 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 28, 1990	EF0	25 km	0.2 mi	0
May 28, 1963	EF0	7 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MISSIONARY RIDGE (68,919 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	MISSIONARY RIDGE	68,919	85 km
2018	416	55,123	87 km
2012	LITTLE SAND	26,240	97 km
2000	BIRCHER	23,317	72 km
1996	ARCHULETA	15,613	87 km
1994	UNNAMED	13,234	47 km
2012	WEBER	10,898	72 km
2001	SANDOVAL	6,773	68 km
2017	EIGHT FOUR TWO	5,954	71 km
2018	BURRO	5,242	90 km
2000	PONY	5,224	78 km
1996	CHAPIN 5	4,832	78 km
2016	GREATER GRACIA RX	3,960	75 km
2017	MOYA PRESCRIBED BURN 2017	3,184	95 km
2020	EAST CANYON	3,031	70 km
1987	AZTECTHREE	2,857	93 km
1999	UNNAMED	2,852	77 km
2012	VALLECITO	2,764	84 km
1989	LONG MESA	2,660	81 km
2002	LONG MESA	2,599	74 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	0.9 in
February	36°F (2°C)	0.8 in
March	42°F (6°C)	1.0 in
April	49°F (10°C)	0.7 in
May	59°F (15°C)	0.7 in
June	69°F (21°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	77°F (25°C)	1.1 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
September	65°F (18°C)	1.1 in
October	53°F (12°C)	1.3 in
November	40°F (4°C)	0.9 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	0.9 in	Coldest

Angustura has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.4").

View full profile of Angustura, NM →