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Weather & Climate in Canjilon, NM
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Canjilon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°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 11.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.9 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 7,872 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,872 ft (2,399 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4837°N, 106.4240°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Rio Arriba County County |
| Nearest Airport | Taos Regional (TSM) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
183 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Mar 22, 2004 | 30 km S of Weston, Colorado | M4.4 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 2004 | 31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado | M4.3 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico | M4.2 | 41 km | 13 km |
| Jul 29, 2009 | 32 km NNE of Cimarron, New Mexico | M4.1 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2023 | 19 km SSW of Weston, Colorado | M4.0 | 144 km | 4 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | Colorado | M4.0 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 18 km SSW of Weston, CO | M3.9 | 143 km | 4 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 15 km SSE of Stonewall Gap, Colorado | M3.8 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 33 km S of Weston, Colorado | M3.8 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 1995 | 23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico | M3.8 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 30 km S of Segundo, Colorado | M3.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 14 km SW of Weston, Colorado | M3.7 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Nov 20, 2009 | 29 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado | M3.7 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico | M3.7 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico | M3.7 | 7 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 2017 | 17 km SSW of Weston, Colorado | M3.6 | 143 km | 6 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 12 km SW of Weston, Colorado | M3.6 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 5 km E of Stonewall Gap, Colorado | M3.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 2013 | 18 km S of Weston, Colorado | M3.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2003 | 32 km SSW of Weston, Colorado | M3.6 | 140 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
15 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 17, 1953 | EF2 | 74 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 29, 2014 | EF1 | 58 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 26, 1966 | EF1 | 78 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2021 | EF0 | 92 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2018 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2018 | EF0 | 89 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2017 | EF0 | 100 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2009 | EF0 | 43 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2005 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2005 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1999 | EF0 | 76 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 29, 1998 | EF0 | 14 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 1991 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1990 | EF0 | 65 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1959 | EF0 | 95 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: LAS CONCHAS (150,874 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | LAS CONCHAS | 150,874 | 68 km |
| 2022 | CERRO PELADO | 45,620 | 81 km |
| 2000 | CERRO GRANDE | 44,279 | 65 km |
| 2013 | THOMPSON RIDGE | 21,077 | 67 km |
| 1996 | DOME | 15,783 | 80 km |
| 1996 | ARCHULETA | 15,613 | 77 km |
| 2002 | BORREGO | 12,877 | 79 km |
| 2010 | SOUTH FORK | 12,585 | 46 km |
| 2020 | LUNA | 10,849 | 99 km |
| 2011 | PACHECO | 9,790 | 90 km |
| 2013 | JAROSO | 9,529 | 93 km |
| 1996 | HONDO | 8,258 | 76 km |
| 2017 | BONITA | 7,754 | 27 km |
| 2017 | HONDITO | 6,949 | 39 km |
| 2003 | CAPULIN | 6,155 | 87 km |
| 1998 | OSO | 5,297 | 52 km |
| 2022 | MIDNIGHT | 5,293 | 20 km |
| 2003 | ENCEBADO | 5,064 | 84 km |
| 2023 | ALAMOSA RX UNIT 1 FY24 | 4,616 | 26 km |
| 2014 | PINO | 4,415 | 84 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Canjilon has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and May the driest (1.1").