Weather & Climate in Blanco, NM

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

Blanco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 5,697 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.4°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,697 ft (1,736 m)
Area	3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density	69/sq mi
Coordinates	36.7618°N, 107.7702°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	San Juan County County
Nearest Airport	Four Corners Regional (FMN) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"

68% below US avg

Snowfall 7.7"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.65"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

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	109 km	13 km
Jun 4, 2008	8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.7	129 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	107 km	10 km
Mar 10, 2023	16 km S of Ophir, Colorado	M3.6	106 km	7 km
Sep 14, 2009	7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.5	119 km	5 km
May 10, 1991	24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado	M3.4	131 km	5 km
Apr 9, 2021	2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.3	104 km	5 km
Jul 4, 2021	24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico	M3.1	105 km	5 km
Jun 14, 2018	0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	96 km	5 km
Jun 26, 2018	3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	100 km	3 km
Jul 12, 2021	4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.0	104 km	10 km
Sep 1, 2024	7 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico	M2.9	108 km	10 km
Feb 8, 2021	3 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico	M2.9	107 km	6 km
Jun 18, 2002	39 km SW of Creede, Colorado	M2.9	103 km	5 km
Jan 17, 2009	11 km NNW of Cañones, New Mexico	M2.8	127 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2022	4 km NNW of Regina, New Mexico	M2.8	93 km	3 km
Jun 10, 2020	5 km WNW of Tsaile, Arizona	M2.8	143 km	14 km
Apr 7, 2012	27 km SSE of Gerrard, Colorado	M2.7	135 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	4 km SE of Capulin, New Mexico	M2.7	109 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2023	18 km WSW of Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico	M2.7	98 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 25, 1985	EF2	97 km	0.5 mi	0
May 10, 1957	EF2	41 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 29, 2014	EF1	87 km	2.3 mi	0
Oct 5, 2004	EF1	44 km	2.5 mi	0
Aug 5, 1999	EF1	47 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 7, 1997	EF1	75 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 30, 1966	EF1	16 km	1.5 mi	0
Mar 21, 2020	EF0	48 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 13, 2016	EF0	97 km	0.0 mi	0
Jun 10, 2015	EF0	33 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 18, 2013	EF0	41 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 10, 2013	EF0	80 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 18, 2011	EF0	97 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 29, 2002	EF0	57 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 23, 2000	EF0	41 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 23, 2000	EF0	41 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 25, 1999	EF0	85 km	0.3 mi	0
May 30, 1992	EF0	39 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 28, 1990	EF0	39 km	0.2 mi	0
May 28, 1963	EF0	21 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	77 km
2018	416	55,123	82 km
2012	LITTLE SAND	26,240	86 km
2000	BIRCHER	23,317	76 km
1996	ARCHULETA	15,613	73 km
1994	UNNAMED	13,234	46 km
2012	WEBER	10,898	74 km
2001	SANDOVAL	6,773	54 km
2017	EIGHT FOUR TWO	5,954	59 km
2018	BURRO	5,242	88 km
2000	PONY	5,224	85 km
1996	CHAPIN 5	4,832	83 km
2016	GREATER GRACIA RX	3,960	61 km
2006	BEAR PAW	3,277	99 km
2017	MOYA PRESCRIBED BURN 2017	3,184	87 km
2020	EAST CANYON	3,031	71 km
1999	UNNAMED	2,852	65 km
2012	VALLECITO	2,764	75 km
1989	LONG MESA	2,660	87 km
2002	LONG MESA	2,599	80 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	0.9 in
February	35°F (2°C)	0.9 in
March	42°F (5°C)	1.1 in
April	49°F (9°C)	0.8 in
May	58°F (15°C)	0.8 in
June	69°F (20°C)	0.5 in	Driest
July	77°F (25°C)	1.2 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.7 in	Wettest
September	65°F (18°C)	1.2 in
October	53°F (12°C)	1.3 in
November	39°F (4°C)	1.0 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	1.0 in	Coldest

Blanco has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.5").

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