Weather & Climate in Becenti, NM

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

Becenti experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 28°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 8.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 6,584 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.3°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,584 ft (2,007 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density	291/sq mi
Coordinates	35.8123°N, 108.1709°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	McKinley County County
Nearest Airport	Four Corners Regional (FMN) 64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.9"

77% below US avg

Snowfall 11.2"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	78.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	99.8 / 100
Community Resilience	0.5 / 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	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

31 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	136 km	13 km
May 18, 2023	8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico	M3.8	74 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	134 km	10 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	142 km	6 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	95 km	5 km
Apr 9, 2021	2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.3	133 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.2	143 km	5 km
Jul 4, 2021	24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico	M3.1	25 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.0	135 km	10 km
Jun 26, 2018	3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	119 km	3 km
Jun 14, 2018	0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	117 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2021	3 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico	M2.9	135 km	6 km
Sep 1, 2024	7 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico	M2.9	139 km	10 km
Jul 17, 2009	17 km SSE of Eagle Nest, New Mexico	M2.8	103 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2022	4 km NNW of Regina, New Mexico	M2.8	116 km	3 km
Aug 10, 2019	5 km E of Bluewater Village, New Mexico	M2.8	69 km	5 km
Jun 10, 2020	5 km WNW of Tsaile, Arizona	M2.8	115 km	14 km
Nov 28, 2009	28 km SE of Eagle Nest, New Mexico	M2.7	116 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2023	18 km WSW of Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico	M2.7	33 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	4 km SE of Capulin, New Mexico	M2.7	133 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

7 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 10, 1957	EF2	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 21, 2020	EF0	91 km	0.5 mi	0
May 30, 2019	EF0	34 km	0.4 mi	0
Feb 17, 2019	EF0	77 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 13, 2016	EF0	76 km	0.0 mi	0
Jun 10, 2015	EF0	87 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 18, 2013	EF0	93 km	0.2 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (114 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	114 km
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	184 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ASSAYII LAKE (13,176 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	ASSAYII LAKE	13,176	65 km
2018	DIENER CANYON	9,824	71 km
2004	SEDGWICK	9,241	70 km
2019	TRIPLE NICKLE	7,819	78 km
2005	LITTLE WATER1	4,342	62 km
2018	BLUE WATER	3,663	64 km
2005	HOOK LAKE	3,609	81 km
2009	SAWMILL ROAD RX	3,411	94 km
2019	REDONDO RX	3,382	69 km
1999	LA JARA	3,249	75 km
2004	TURKEY SPRING	3,017	98 km
2004	SANDSPRING	2,935	67 km
2010	FLUTED ROCK LAKE RX	2,630	93 km
2006	KINLICHEE CANYON 1	2,283	95 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,983	69 km
2005	KINLICHEE	1,949	93 km
2023	COPPERTAN RX 23 BLOCK 1 AND 2	1,850	72 km
2011	CATTAIL CANYON JACKPOT BURN	1,801	92 km
2021	COPPERTAN RX FY21	1,694	73 km
2012	COPPERTON	1,583	73 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	0.6 in
March	40°F (4°C)	0.7 in
April	46°F (8°C)	0.5 in
May	56°F (13°C)	0.5 in
June	65°F (19°C)	0.5 in	Driest
July	73°F (23°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
September	62°F (17°C)	1.3 in
October	51°F (10°C)	1.0 in
November	39°F (4°C)	0.6 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	0.7 in

Becenti has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.5").

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