Weather & Climate in Corona, NM

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

Corona experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 36°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 16.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.9 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 6,694 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	53.3°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,694 ft (2,040 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density	162/sq mi
Coordinates	34.2501°N, 105.5970°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Torrance County County
Nearest Airport	Sierra Blanca Regional (RUI) 55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 27.9"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.11"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	46.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	88.8 / 100
Community Resilience	2.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

71 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	120 km	12 km
Nov 8, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.4	118 km	6 km
Jan 31, 1990	5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.0	118 km	10 km
Feb 27, 1990	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.9	97 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	75 km	10 km
Nov 15, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	118 km	7 km
Feb 21, 1990	31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.6	91 km	5 km
May 5, 1990	6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	120 km	7 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	64 km	5 km
May 24, 2004	8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.5	122 km	5 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	122 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	61 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	60 km	5 km
Jun 20, 1991	47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico	M3.5	107 km	0 km
May 1, 2025	14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico	M3.5	131 km	13 km
May 23, 2007	4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico	M3.4	125 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2013	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.4	98 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.4	61 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1996	11 km WSW of Corona, New Mexico	M3.4	12 km	10 km
Jul 31, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.3	118 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 4, 1978	EF2	99 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF1	64 km	1.8 mi	0
Jun 8, 1989	EF1	96 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1989	EF1	44 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1989	EF1	89 km	8.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1989	EF1	78 km	5.0 mi	0
May 16, 1987	EF1	79 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 17, 1972	EF1	93 km	6.1 mi	0
Sep 17, 1971	EF1	52 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 10, 1964	EF1	64 km	0.1 mi	0
May 18, 1964	EF1	62 km	0.1 mi	0
May 31, 2021	EF0	95 km	0.9 mi	0
May 28, 2021	EF0	75 km	0.5 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	82 km	0.7 mi	0
Jun 17, 2019	EF0	47 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 2019	EF0	26 km	4.2 mi	0
May 8, 2019	EF0	72 km	0.0 mi	0
Jun 3, 2018	EF0	45 km	2.6 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	17 km	2.4 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	15 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (61 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	61 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PEPPIN (60,546 acres, 2004).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2004	PEPPIN	60,546	75 km
2012	LITTLE BEAR	37,935	91 km
1997	PEREZ	30,288	63 km
2016	DOG HEAD	19,816	93 km
2006	LUMBRE	15,598	65 km
2019	PINE LODGE	15,141	75 km
2009	VISTA	14,294	49 km
2008	TRIGO	13,855	87 km
2009	EAST TRANSWESTERN	13,751	46 km
2008	CHOLLA	13,154	56 km
1989	BURGETTE	10,576	41 km
2011	WHITE	10,124	98 km
2024	BLUE 2	7,687	91 km
1988	ROSA	7,387	94 km
2008	UNNAMED	7,351	81 km
1994	OSCURA	7,179	76 km
2006	PIPELINE	7,137	36 km
2011	MILAGRO	7,102	94 km
2022	BIGGS	6,994	15 km
2000	VAUGHN	6,967	72 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	0.5 in	Driest
February	38°F (3°C)	0.6 in
March	43°F (6°C)	0.7 in
April	50°F (10°C)	0.5 in
May	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in
June	68°F (20°C)	1.3 in
July	72°F (22°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
September	64°F (18°C)	1.8 in
October	54°F (12°C)	1.1 in
November	43°F (6°C)	0.5 in
December	35°F (2°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Corona has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.5").

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