Weather & Climate in Church Rock, NM

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

Church Rock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°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 12.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.6 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 7,025 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	50.2°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,025 ft (2,141 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density	77/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5692°N, 108.5730°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	McKinley County County
Nearest Airport	Four Corners Regional (FMN) 83 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.5"

67% below US avg

Snowfall 20.6"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.13"

Driest Month (May) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	78.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	99.8 / 100
Community Resilience	0.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

May 18, 2023	8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico	M3.8	94 km	5 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	112 km	5 km
Sep 23, 2009	29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico	M3.4	140 km	5 km
Sep 23, 2019	22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona	M3.1	123 km	5 km
Jul 4, 2021	24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico	M3.1	47 km	5 km
Jul 17, 2009	17 km SSE of Eagle Nest, New Mexico	M2.8	126 km	5 km
Jun 10, 2020	5 km WNW of Tsaile, Arizona	M2.8	105 km	14 km
Aug 10, 2019	5 km E of Bluewater Village, New Mexico	M2.8	70 km	5 km
Nov 28, 2009	28 km SE of Eagle Nest, New Mexico	M2.7	140 km	5 km
May 14, 2011	27 km W of Alamo, New Mexico	M2.7	146 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2023	18 km WSW of Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico	M2.7	76 km	5 km
May 8, 2025	44 km SSW of San Rafael, New Mexico	M2.6	106 km	8 km
May 20, 2024	11 km WNW of Ramah, New Mexico	M2.6	46 km	11 km
Aug 26, 2024	8 km S of Rough Rock, Arizona	M2.6	145 km	5 km
Jun 23, 2006	5 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M2.5	111 km	5 km
Aug 25, 2024	13 km NNE of Round Rock, Arizona	M2.5	139 km	5 km
Jul 16, 2022	11 km NW of Many Farms, Arizona	M2.5	140 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 17, 2021	EF0	77 km	0.1 mi	0
May 30, 2019	EF0	61 km	0.4 mi	0
Sep 9, 2003	EF0	86 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (100 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	100 km
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	149 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CHERRY (15,105 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	CHERRY	15,105	92 km
2020	WOOD SPRINGS 2	13,208	77 km
2014	ASSAYII LAKE	13,176	57 km
2018	DIENER CANYON	9,824	61 km
2004	SEDGWICK	9,241	61 km
2019	TRIPLE NICKLE	7,819	97 km
2005	LITTLE WATER1	4,342	51 km
2018	BLUE WATER	3,663	57 km
2005	HOOK LAKE	3,609	76 km
1989	COLLAPSE	3,438	99 km
2009	SAWMILL ROAD RX	3,411	65 km
2019	REDONDO RX	3,382	54 km
1999	LA JARA	3,249	89 km
2004	TURKEY SPRING	3,017	82 km
2007	OAK RIDGE 3	2,959	76 km
2004	SANDSPRING	2,935	58 km
1996	ALLENTOWN5	2,653	68 km
2010	FLUTED ROCK LAKE RX	2,630	69 km
1989	MALPAIS	2,300	94 km
2004	BROADCAST BLOCK 1	2,285	87 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	0.9 in
February	32°F (0°C)	0.9 in
March	38°F (3°C)	0.9 in
April	45°F (7°C)	0.7 in
May	54°F (12°C)	0.5 in	Driest
June	64°F (18°C)	0.5 in
July	72°F (22°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
September	60°F (16°C)	1.3 in
October	49°F (10°C)	1.2 in
November	38°F (3°C)	0.8 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	0.9 in	Coldest

Church Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and May the driest (0.5").

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