Weather & Climate in Boles Acres, NM

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

Boles Acres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 4,123 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	63.1°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,123 ft (1,257 m)
Area	12.1 sq mi (31.3 km²)
Population Density	161/sq mi
Coordinates	32.8200°N, 105.9777°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Otero County County
Nearest Airport	Alamogordo-White Sands Regional (ALM) 2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"

72% below US avg

Snowfall 2.4"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.68"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	84.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	63.5 / 100
Community Resilience	4.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Mar 28, 2010	25 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico	M4.1	145 km	4 km
Mar 14, 1999	26 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M4.0	129 km	1 km
May 23, 2004	31 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico	M4.0	136 km	5 km
May 31, 2010	33 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M4.0	133 km	5 km
Feb 23, 2024	15 km S of Atoka, New Mexico	M4.0	148 km	5 km
Feb 27, 1990	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.9	138 km	5 km
May 30, 1999	26 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.9	126 km	10 km
Feb 8, 2015	36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico	M3.9	138 km	4 km
Jun 22, 2004	32 km SW of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.7	134 km	5 km
Jun 21, 2003	15 km SW of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.6	139 km	5 km
Feb 21, 1990	31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.6	143 km	5 km
Feb 24, 2024	6 km S of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.5	148 km	2 km
Jun 20, 1991	47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico	M3.5	100 km	0 km
Mar 20, 2025	37 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico	M3.5	132 km	9 km
Mar 17, 1999	25 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.5	125 km	1 km
Aug 26, 2004	23 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.4	140 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2013	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.4	136 km	5 km
May 29, 2024	13 km S of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.4	148 km	9 km
Apr 18, 2023	23 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico	M3.4	148 km	5 km
Sep 17, 2002	27 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.4	129 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

33 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 27, 1982	EF2	9 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 4, 2019	EF1	14 km	0.3 mi	0
Apr 4, 1991	EF1	28 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 22, 1989	EF1	9 km	0.2 mi	0
May 16, 1987	EF1	95 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 12, 1974	EF1	100 km	4.5 mi	0
Jul 19, 1972	EF1	97 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 17, 1972	EF1	73 km	6.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1959	EF1	54 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 3, 1959	EF1	18 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 13, 2020	EF0	2 km	0.6 mi	0
May 8, 2019	EF0	91 km	0.0 mi	0
May 23, 2018	EF0	79 km	4.1 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 15, 2016	EF0	85 km	4.7 mi	0
Jul 26, 2015	EF0	63 km	0.2 mi	0
May 14, 2010	EF0	73 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 25, 2007	EF0	27 km	0.2 mi	0
May 2, 2007	EF0	36 km	0.6 mi	0
May 2, 2007	EF0	81 km	8.4 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (107 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	107 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DONALDSON (103,326 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	DONALDSON	103,326	81 km
2012	LITTLE BEAR	37,935	73 km
2011	MAYHILL	33,563	56 km
2009	FOUR MILE	27,609	90 km
1993	ESCONDIDO	25,700	76 km
1996	UNNAMED	22,591	92 km
2008	BONNEY	22,162	94 km
2011	CROOKED CREEK	19,206	94 km
2009	PICACHO	16,411	88 km
2002	NUMBER 52	16,067	74 km
1994	YELLOWWELL	16,010	69 km
2000	SCOTTABLE	15,017	35 km
2009	OROGRANDE	14,853	60 km
1994	HAT	14,842	87 km
1994	UNNAMED	14,645	74 km
2002	PENASCO	14,343	39 km
2000	HAY MEADOW	13,553	55 km
1998	UNNAMED	12,998	62 km
2011	ABRAMS	12,786	75 km
2001	BENNETT MT	10,249	56 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	0.7 in
February	45°F (7°C)	0.6 in
March	50°F (10°C)	0.5 in
April	58°F (14°C)	0.4 in	Driest
May	66°F (19°C)	0.6 in
June	75°F (24°C)	1.1 in
July	81°F (27°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	74°F (24°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
September	69°F (21°C)	1.9 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.2 in
November	48°F (9°C)	0.6 in
December	41°F (5°C)	0.9 in	Coldest

Boles Acres has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (0.4").

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