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Weather & Climate in Aragon, NM
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aragon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°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 16.9 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 7,050 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,050 ft (2,149 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (21.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8897°N, 108.5202°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Catron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Show Low Regional (SOW) 89 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| May 24, 2010 | 24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona | M3.6 | 96 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2010 | 27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona | M3.6 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Oct 8, 2012 | 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.6 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2025 | 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico | M3.5 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.5 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2009 | 29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico | M3.4 | 90 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 2007 | 4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico | M3.4 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 2 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.3 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 3 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.3 | 147 km | 5 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 40 km SSE of Datil, New Mexico | M3.2 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 2011 | 17 km WNW of La Joya, New Mexico | M3.2 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2019 | 22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona | M3.1 | 123 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2010 | 25 km NNE of Clifton, Arizona | M3.0 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2013 | 10 km W of Lemitar, New Mexico | M3.0 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 4 km SSW of Duncan, Arizona | M2.8 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 5 km SSW of Virden, New Mexico | M2.8 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Feb 27, 2021 | 9 km SE of York, Arizona | M2.8 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Sep 6, 1991 | 8 km NNW of Mimbres, New Mexico | M2.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
2 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 3, 2008 | EF0 | 80 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 2006 | EF0 | 57 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 49 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 112 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WALLOW (563,664 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | WALLOW | 563,664 | 68 km |
| 2022 | BLACK | 328,091 | 100 km |
| 2012 | WHITEWATER-BALDY | 306,923 | 63 km |
| 2003 | DRY LAKE COMPLEX (DRY LAKES) | 113,956 | 74 km |
| 2021 | JOHNSON | 95,808 | 78 km |
| 2011 | MILLER | 84,760 | 81 km |
| 2005 | BLACK RANGE COMPLEX WFU | 74,273 | 62 km |
| 2023 | PASS | 66,071 | 65 km |
| 2003 | BOILER | 56,796 | 73 km |
| 2018 | BUZZARD | 50,934 | 21 km |
| 1993 | BRUSH | 39,349 | 76 km |
| 2022 | BEAR TRAP | 38,201 | 93 km |
| 2002 | MIDDLE | 37,096 | 50 km |
| 2006 | BEAR | 34,703 | 52 km |
| 2016 | NORTH | 34,562 | 100 km |
| 2020 | COW CANYON | 33,536 | 66 km |
| 2000 | CHANCE | 33,064 | 46 km |
| 2009 | DIAMOND | 32,021 | 87 km |
| 2018 | RATTLESNAKE | 27,383 | 90 km |
| 2023 | DIVIDE | 26,614 | 39 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Aragon has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (0.4").