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Weather & Climate in Cedar Grove, NM

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

Cedar Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 6,725 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,725 ft (2,050 m)
Area12.8 sq mi (33.1 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates35.1772°N, 106.1669°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyBernalillo County County
Nearest AirportAlbuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.6 / 100
Community Resilience41.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jan 29, 1990 6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.5 103 km 12 km
Nov 8, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.4 103 km 6 km
Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 128 km 13 km
Jan 31, 1990 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.0 103 km 10 km
Feb 27, 1990 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.9 142 km 5 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 128 km 5 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 41 km 10 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 149 km 5 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 129 km 10 km
May 5, 1990 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 104 km 7 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 69 km 5 km
Nov 15, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 102 km 7 km
Feb 21, 1990 31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.6 134 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 56 km 6 km
May 1, 2025 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico M3.5 120 km 13 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 72 km 5 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 70 km 5 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 81 km 5 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 113 km 5 km
May 24, 2004 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.5 104 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

79 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 9 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 27, 1975 EF2 81 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 10, 1974 EF2 82 km 2.0 mi 1
Jun 8, 1989 EF1 27 km 5.0 mi 0
Sep 13, 1988 EF1 39 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 13, 1982 EF1 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 23, 1981 EF1 78 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 15, 1971 EF1 55 km 2.0 mi 0
Dec 26, 1966 EF1 79 km 0.3 mi 0
Jul 5, 1966 EF1 74 km 0.2 mi 0
May 31, 1965 EF1 38 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 20, 1956 EF1 3 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 23, 2021 EF0 40 km 0.0 mi 0
Jul 13, 2021 EF0 19 km 0.2 mi 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 99 km 0.7 mi 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 41 km 1.7 mi 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 66 km 0.0 mi 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF0 53 km 0.0 mi 0
Jul 15, 2020 EF0 89 km 0.4 mi 0
Jun 17, 2019 EF0 89 km 1.3 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 95 km 4.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 157 km
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

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 80 km
2022 CERRO PELADO 45,620 72 km
2000 CERRO GRANDE 44,279 82 km
2000 VIVEASH 22,468 78 km
2013 THOMPSON RIDGE 21,077 87 km
2016 DOG HEAD 19,816 38 km
1996 DOME 15,783 68 km
2008 TRIGO 13,855 58 km
2002 BORREGO 12,877 97 km
2011 PACHECO 9,790 81 km
2013 JAROSO 9,529 92 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,351 78 km
2011 MILAGRO 7,102 96 km
2003 CAPULIN 6,155 83 km
2007 OJO PEAK 6,118 69 km
2013 TRES LAGUNAS 5,832 76 km
1998 OSO 5,297 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,083 69 km
2008 BIG SPRING 5,050 49 km
2017 NMSER FY17 RX #1 4,817 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in
March 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 0.9 in
May 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
August 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in
December 32°F (0°C) 0.9 in

Cedar Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.8").

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