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Weather & Climate in Borrego Pass, NM
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Borrego Pass experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°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 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 7,303 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,303 ft (2,226 m) |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5664°N, 108.0165°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | McKinley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 82 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
33 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 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico | M3.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 2016 | 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico | M3.5 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico | M3.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico | M3.5 | 119 km | 6 km |
| Sep 23, 2009 | 29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico | M3.4 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico | M3.3 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico | M3.2 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2021 | 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico | M3.1 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico | M3.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2018 | 0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico | M3.0 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico | M3.0 | 119 km | 3 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 7 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico | M2.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2021 | 3 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico | M2.9 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 5 km E of Bluewater Village, New Mexico | M2.8 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 2020 | 5 km WNW of Tsaile, Arizona | M2.8 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Jul 17, 2009 | 17 km SSE of Eagle Nest, New Mexico | M2.8 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 4 km NNW of Regina, New Mexico | M2.8 | 119 km | 3 km |
| Nov 28, 2009 | 28 km SE of Eagle Nest, New Mexico | M2.7 | 92 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
6 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 8 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 10, 1974 | EF2 | 99 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| May 30, 2019 | EF0 | 11 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Feb 17, 2019 | EF0 | 71 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2018 | EF0 | 79 km | 2.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2016 | EF0 | 74 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 20, 1957 | EF0 | 79 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 85 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CHERRY (15,105 acres, 2002).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2002 | CHERRY | 15,105 | 81 km |
| 2014 | ASSAYII LAKE | 13,176 | 91 km |
| 2018 | DIENER CANYON | 9,824 | 44 km |
| 2004 | SEDGWICK | 9,241 | 42 km |
| 2019 | TRIPLE NICKLE | 7,819 | 50 km |
| 2005 | LITTLE WATER1 | 4,342 | 87 km |
| 2018 | BLUE WATER | 3,663 | 37 km |
| 1989 | COLLAPSE | 3,438 | 86 km |
| 2019 | REDONDO RX | 3,382 | 45 km |
| 1999 | LA JARA | 3,249 | 45 km |
| 2004 | SANDSPRING | 2,935 | 92 km |
| 1989 | MALPAIS | 2,300 | 82 km |
| 2004 | BROADCAST BLOCK 1 | 2,285 | 83 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 1,983 | 44 km |
| 1989 | HOYA | 1,869 | 78 km |
| 2023 | COPPERTAN RX 23 BLOCK 1 AND 2 | 1,850 | 47 km |
| 2000 | WALL | 1,751 | 78 km |
| 2021 | COPPERTAN RX FY21 | 1,694 | 48 km |
| 2012 | COPPERTON | 1,583 | 48 km |
| 2006 | FOREST UNIT | 1,408 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Borrego Pass has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 29°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and April the driest (0.5").