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Weather & Climate in Caballo, NM

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

Caballo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°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). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 4,268 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,268 ft (1,301 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates32.9806°N, 107.3075°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLuna County County
Nearest AirportLas Cruces International (LRU)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"
72% below US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.48"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.16"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.9 / 100
Community Resilience1.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.9 82 km 4 km
Feb 27, 1990 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.9 127 km 5 km
Feb 21, 1990 31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.6 135 km 5 km
Jun 20, 1991 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico M3.5 105 km 0 km
May 23, 2007 4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico M3.4 126 km 5 km
Jul 22, 2013 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.4 125 km 5 km
Mar 11, 2014 8 km ENE of Luis Lopez, New Mexico M3.3 125 km 8 km
Jun 10, 1993 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico M3.2 105 km 0 km
May 19, 2011 40 km SSE of Datil, New Mexico M3.2 99 km 5 km
Feb 1, 2015 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 86 km 5 km
Feb 7, 2015 35 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 85 km 5 km
Feb 1, 2015 38 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 80 km 5 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.0 81 km 5 km
Feb 28, 2013 10 km W of Lemitar, New Mexico M3.0 134 km 5 km
Feb 8, 2015 35 km W of Fairacres, New Mexico M3.0 80 km 5 km
Feb 8, 2015 35 km ESE of Ventura, New Mexico M2.9 91 km 8 km
Jan 27, 2013 13 km SW of Sunshine, New Mexico M2.9 116 km 5 km
Feb 15, 2015 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M2.8 89 km 5 km
Jul 13, 2020 40 km E of Socorro, New Mexico M2.8 146 km 8 km
Sep 6, 1991 8 km NNW of Mimbres, New Mexico M2.8 68 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

17 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Oct 12, 1957 EF3 90 km 8.2 mi 0
Oct 9, 2006 EF1 89 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 13, 1989 EF1 95 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 28, 1989 EF1 74 km 4.0 mi 0
Aug 19, 1979 EF1 93 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 16, 1971 EF1 33 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 9, 1971 EF1 100 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 15, 1967 EF1 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 29, 2007 EF0 74 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 13, 2006 EF0 90 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 19, 2001 EF0 90 km 0.3 mi 0
Jul 22, 1987 EF0 26 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 20, 1982 EF0 18 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 31, 1979 EF0 84 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 24, 1970 EF0 92 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 7, 1966 EF0 66 km 0.7 mi 0
Jun 11, 1960 EF0 20 km 0.1 mi 0
May 16, 1958 EF0 13 km 0.3 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (156 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 156 km
Red Hill Volcanic field 2,300 m (7,546 ft) -9450 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BLACK (328,091 acres, 2022).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2022 BLACK 328,091 55 km
2013 SILVER 137,884 49 km
2011 MILLER 84,760 98 km
2005 BLACK RANGE COMPLEX WFU 74,273 94 km
2023 PASS 66,071 95 km
2003 BOILER 56,796 79 km
2022 BEAR TRAP 38,201 93 km
2016 NORTH 34,562 99 km
2009 DIAMOND 32,021 69 km
1994 POT 30,248 78 km
1995 BONNER 26,381 58 km
1996 UNNAMED 22,591 97 km
2017 CORRAL 20,503 78 km
2020 GOOD 19,507 95 km
2000 BLOODGOOD 17,656 98 km
2020 VICS PEAK 16,283 71 km
1995 SOUTH 14,435 98 km
2015 RED CANYON 13,506 89 km
2021 DOAGY 12,941 89 km
1993 BELL 12,936 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in
February 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
July 83°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in Wettest
September 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
December 40°F (5°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Caballo has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and April the driest (0.2").

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