Weather & Climate in Conchas Dam, NM

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

Conchas Dam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 4,179 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.8°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,179 ft (1,274 m)
Area	10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²)
Population Density	22/sq mi
Coordinates	35.3548°N, 104.1954°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	San Miguel County County
Nearest Airport	Clovis Regional (CVN) 90 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"

60% below US avg

Snowfall 8.4"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.60"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	74.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	92.1 / 100
Community Resilience	18.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	No Rating
Avalanche	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: M3.8.

Jul 4, 1995	23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico	M3.8	114 km	5 km
Mar 17, 2022	13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.8	139 km	5 km
Mar 25, 1996	25 km WSW of Channing, Texas	M3.5	147 km	5 km
Mar 31, 2022	8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.4	146 km	5 km
Mar 19, 1995	8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico	M3.3	40 km	5 km
Feb 4, 2010	23 km N of Adrian, Texas	M3.3	143 km	2 km
Sep 29, 1993	30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico	M3.3	124 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2014	31 km E of Logan, New Mexico	M3.3	102 km	5 km
Nov 30, 1993	29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico	M3.3	120 km	5 km
Sep 29, 2017	17 km S of Mora, New Mexico	M3.1	115 km	5 km
Apr 1, 2025	22 km S of Newkirk, New Mexico	M3.0	54 km	5 km
Jul 14, 1998	6 km WSW of Logan, New Mexico	M3.0	66 km	5 km
Jan 26, 2019	22 km N of Pecos, New Mexico	M2.9	140 km	4 km
Jun 7, 2020	11 km NE of Adrian, Texas	M2.8	146 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2017	13 km SW of Newkirk, New Mexico	M2.8	45 km	5 km
Apr 21, 2024	24 km S of Adrian, Texas	M2.7	145 km	10 km
Mar 24, 1993	New Mexico	M2.7	4 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2020	5 km SSW of Newkirk, New Mexico	M2.7	38 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2024	34 km NNW of Nara Visa, New Mexico	M2.6	106 km	10 km
Sep 14, 2012	28 km ESE of Nara Visa, New Mexico	M2.5	127 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

78 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 23 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 14, 1977	EF3	56 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF2	41 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 4, 1978	EF2	80 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1970	EF2	78 km	39.8 mi	0
Jun 18, 1968	EF2	68 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 12, 1963	EF2	47 km	0.1 mi	0
May 17, 1962	EF2	69 km	10.8 mi	0
Jun 3, 1961	EF2	65 km	4.3 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF1	70 km	2.7 mi	0
Sep 2, 1993	EF1	84 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF1	83 km	5.0 mi	0
May 15, 1989	EF1	90 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1982	EF1	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1974	EF1	2 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 17, 1972	EF1	68 km	3.8 mi	0
Jul 3, 1972	EF1	75 km	0.1 mi	0
May 10, 1972	EF1	91 km	3.6 mi	0
Apr 18, 1971	EF1	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 30, 1970	EF1	59 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 18, 1966	EF1	45 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: GLADSTONE (44,125 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	GLADSTONE	44,125	88 km
2011	WINDY	24,687	90 km
2022	MITCHELL	23,220	71 km
2011	BRITT	13,980	86 km
1989	LIBBY	10,695	82 km
2006	LEVI	9,491	94 km
2011	BURNING TENT	9,473	80 km
1992	FRONTIER	8,454	47 km
2018	EMILY	8,342	94 km
2000	DIAMOND	7,866	89 km
2018	LITTLE CONCHAS	7,429	54 km
1988	ROSA	7,387	84 km
2016	CLAVEL	7,115	81 km
2011	MILAGRO	7,102	94 km
2020	MOORE	6,685	65 km
1994	WOODS	6,016	96 km
2000	GREEN	5,598	62 km
1990	REDONDO	5,408	62 km
2016	TRUCK	5,073	65 km
2017	HUTCHINSON	4,946	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	0.3 in	Driest
February	42°F (5°C)	0.3 in
March	48°F (9°C)	0.6 in
April	56°F (13°C)	0.8 in
May	65°F (18°C)	1.4 in
June	74°F (24°C)	1.8 in
July	81°F (27°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
September	69°F (21°C)	1.6 in
October	58°F (14°C)	1.1 in
November	46°F (8°C)	0.6 in
December	38°F (3°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Conchas Dam has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.3").

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