Weather & Climate in Causey, NM

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

Causey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 4,050 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	57.6°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,050 ft (1,234 m)
Area	3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density	49/sq mi
Coordinates	33.8667°N, 103.1252°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Bailey County County
Nearest Airport	Clovis Regional (CVN) 39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 5.2"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	42.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	91.3 / 100
Community Resilience	1.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Jun 29, 2020	22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.9	127 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2020	23 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.8	127 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	21 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.8	129 km	4 km
Jun 28, 2020	23 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.8	128 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	23 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.8	128 km	5 km
Jun 30, 2020	22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	129 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	22 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.7	127 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	128 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	128 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2020	21 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.7	125 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2020	21 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	128 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	20 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	129 km	5 km
Apr 21, 2024	24 km S of Adrian, Texas	M2.7	139 km	10 km
Jun 28, 2020	22 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.6	126 km	7 km
Jun 28, 2020	23 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.6	127 km	6 km
Jun 28, 2020	21 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.6	126 km	3 km
Jun 29, 2020	22 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.6	126 km	5 km
Apr 30, 2022	8 km E of Anton, Texas	M2.6	98 km	2 km
Jun 28, 2020	22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.5	129 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	21 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.5	126 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

424 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 215 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	55 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	74 km	130.0 mi	1
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	90 km	39.3 mi	4
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	82 km	29.2 mi	0
Jun 2, 1995	EF3	88 km	10.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	51 km	8.5 mi	0
May 16, 1969	EF3	58 km	0.6 mi	0
May 6, 1969	EF3	76 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	64 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1963	EF3	47 km	5.9 mi	0
Jun 3, 1961	EF3	62 km	25.1 mi	0
Oct 11, 1960	EF3	93 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 12, 1960	EF3	93 km	5.2 mi	3
May 24, 1957	EF3	43 km	1.9 mi	0
Jun 17, 1956	EF3	87 km	1.0 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	32 km	2.9 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	60 km	7.6 mi	0
May 26, 2019	EF2	16 km	9.5 mi	0
May 26, 2019	EF2	69 km	8.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 2013	EF2	68 km	5.2 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MCDONALD (92,790 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	MCDONALD	92,790	81 km
2011	ENTERPRISE	77,368	96 km
2009	CATO	53,730	74 km
2011	TIRE	44,942	57 km
2018	206	40,247	30 km
2000	VALENTINE COMPLEX	35,678	67 km
2000	GRANDE COMPLEX	34,597	96 km
2005	RANGE	24,643	67 km
2008	FOUR LAKES	23,770	58 km
2011	KIZER 5	20,859	41 km
1988	FORT	20,320	86 km
2018	380	19,287	59 km
1988	TATUM	15,149	65 km
2011	JACKIE	14,622	78 km
2006	JET	13,889	73 km
2017	1 SOUTH ANTELOPE	12,107	78 km
1989	ONEIL	11,984	98 km
1989	WATTS	11,602	98 km
1989	CAPROCK	11,492	71 km
2006	TATUM WEST	10,960	72 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (6°C)	0.5 in
March	49°F (9°C)	0.5 in
April	56°F (14°C)	0.8 in
May	66°F (19°C)	1.7 in
June	74°F (23°C)	2.6 in
July	78°F (26°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
September	69°F (21°C)	2.4 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.5 in
November	47°F (8°C)	0.7 in
December	39°F (4°C)	0.5 in

Causey has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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