Weather & Climate in Center Point, NM

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

Center Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°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 8.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 5,741 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	54.4°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,741 ft (1,750 m)
Area	9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²)
Population Density	257/sq mi
Coordinates	36.8710°N, 107.9554°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	La Plata County County
Nearest Airport	Four Corners Regional (FMN) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.1"

79% below US avg

Snowfall 6.8"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.73"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	75.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	21.0 / 100
Community Resilience	48.4 / 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 Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Relatively High

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

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.

Sep 13, 1994	17 km N of Sawpit, Colorado	M4.4	142 km	10 km
Jul 12, 2021	5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M4.2	129 km	13 km
Apr 22, 2017	4 km SSW of Bluff, Utah	M3.7	149 km	9 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	127 km	10 km
Jun 4, 2008	8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.7	148 km	5 km
Jun 6, 2008	10 km NE of Bluff, Utah	M3.6	145 km	12 km
Mar 10, 2023	16 km S of Ophir, Colorado	M3.6	94 km	7 km
Sep 14, 2009	7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.5	138 km	5 km
May 10, 1991	24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado	M3.4	139 km	5 km
Apr 9, 2021	2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.3	124 km	5 km
May 13, 1993	19 km SSE of Monticello, Utah	M3.1	148 km	-3 km
Jul 4, 2021	24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico	M3.1	109 km	5 km
Jun 14, 2018	0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	117 km	5 km
Jun 26, 2018	3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	121 km	3 km
Jul 12, 2021	4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.0	124 km	10 km
Sep 1, 2024	7 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico	M2.9	128 km	10 km
May 2, 2013	2 km E of Loghill Village, Colorado	M2.9	149 km	4 km
Jun 18, 2002	39 km SW of Creede, Colorado	M2.9	102 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2021	3 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico	M2.9	127 km	6 km
Sep 14, 1994	20 km ENE of Norwood, Colorado	M2.8	149 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 25, 1985	EF2	77 km	0.5 mi	0
May 10, 1957	EF2	32 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 5, 2004	EF1	32 km	2.5 mi	0
Aug 5, 1999	EF1	27 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 7, 1997	EF1	69 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 5, 1970	EF1	92 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 30, 1966	EF1	33 km	1.5 mi	0
Mar 21, 2020	EF0	39 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 10, 2015	EF0	33 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 18, 2013	EF0	34 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 10, 2013	EF0	64 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 18, 2011	EF0	77 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 29, 2002	EF0	42 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 23, 2000	EF0	21 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 23, 2000	EF0	21 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 25, 1999	EF0	92 km	0.3 mi	0
May 30, 1992	EF0	26 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 28, 1990	EF0	27 km	0.2 mi	0
May 28, 1963	EF0	17 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: MISSIONARY RIDGE (68,919 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	MISSIONARY RIDGE	68,919	69 km
2018	416	55,123	69 km
2012	LITTLE SAND	26,240	86 km
2000	BIRCHER	23,317	56 km
2018	PLATEAU	19,746	94 km
1996	ARCHULETA	15,613	85 km
1994	UNNAMED	13,234	29 km
2012	WEBER	10,898	55 km
2001	SANDOVAL	6,773	62 km
2017	EIGHT FOUR TWO	5,954	61 km
1986	WESTTOE	5,397	98 km
1986	HOGAN	5,298	97 km
2018	BURRO	5,242	73 km
2000	PONY	5,224	65 km
1996	CHAPIN 5	4,832	63 km
2016	GREATER GRACIA RX	3,960	69 km
1984	FERNANDO	3,419	93 km
2020	EAST CANYON	3,031	52 km
1987	AZTECTHREE	2,857	84 km
1999	UNNAMED	2,852	83 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	1.2 in
February	34°F (1°C)	1.0 in
March	41°F (5°C)	1.2 in
April	48°F (9°C)	0.8 in
May	57°F (14°C)	0.8 in
June	67°F (20°C)	0.5 in	Driest
July	77°F (25°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	1.7 in	Wettest
September	63°F (17°C)	1.3 in
October	52°F (11°C)	1.5 in
November	39°F (4°C)	1.2 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	1.1 in	Coldest

Center Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.5").

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