Weather & Climate in Corrales, NM

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

Corrales enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°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 9.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 5,049 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	58.0°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,049 ft (1,539 m)
Area	10.8 sq mi (27.9 km²)
Population Density	793/sq mi
Coordinates	35.2396°N, 106.6271°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Bernalillo County County
Nearest Airport	Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.5"

75% below US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.89"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	94.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	43.6 / 100
Community Resilience	41.3 / 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

103 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	89 km	12 km
Nov 8, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.4	90 km	6 km
Jul 12, 2021	5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M4.2	110 km	13 km
Jan 31, 1990	5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.0	91 km	10 km
Feb 27, 1990	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.9	143 km	5 km
May 18, 2023	8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico	M3.8	86 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	111 km	10 km
Jun 4, 2008	8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.7	143 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	72 km	10 km
Nov 15, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	90 km	7 km
Feb 21, 1990	31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.6	137 km	5 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	86 km	5 km
May 5, 1990	6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	91 km	7 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	65 km	5 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	71 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	90 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	88 km	5 km
May 1, 2025	14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico	M3.5	105 km	13 km
May 24, 2004	8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.5	90 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	14 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

65 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	65 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 10, 1974	EF2	42 km	2.0 mi	1
Jun 8, 1989	EF1	68 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 1988	EF1	6 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 15, 1971	EF1	74 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 26, 1966	EF1	90 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 5, 1966	EF1	61 km	0.2 mi	0
May 31, 1965	EF1	8 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1956	EF1	40 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 23, 2021	EF0	8 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	52 km	0.2 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	52 km	0.0 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	42 km	1.7 mi	0
Aug 15, 2020	EF0	11 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 15, 2020	EF0	81 km	0.4 mi	0
Feb 17, 2019	EF0	93 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 3, 2018	EF0	98 km	2.4 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	58 km	3.8 mi	0
Sep 30, 2017	EF0	60 km	2.5 mi	0
Jul 6, 2017	EF0	30 km	0.0 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (134 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	134 km
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	174 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	73 km
2022	CERRO PELADO	45,620	59 km
2000	CERRO GRANDE	44,279	79 km
2013	THOMPSON RIDGE	21,077	73 km
2016	DOG HEAD	19,816	53 km
1996	DOME	15,783	63 km
2008	TRIGO	13,855	65 km
2010	SOUTH FORK	12,585	94 km
2009	BLACK BUTTE	8,124	96 km
2019	TRIPLE NICKLE	7,819	84 km
2007	OJO PEAK	6,118	75 km
1998	OSO	5,297	91 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,083	74 km
2008	BIG SPRING	5,050	59 km
2017	NMSER FY17 RX #1	4,817	96 km
2014	PINO	4,415	56 km
2008	LADRONE RX	4,406	98 km
2002	LAKES	4,306	71 km
2002	MIDDLE TANK	4,279	96 km
2019	NMSER-FY18-RX-NORTH DIAMOND	4,261	97 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	0.6 in
February	40°F (5°C)	0.5 in	Driest
March	47°F (8°C)	0.7 in
April	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in
May	63°F (17°C)	0.7 in
June	73°F (23°C)	0.7 in
July	80°F (27°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
September	68°F (20°C)	1.3 in
October	56°F (13°C)	1.1 in
November	44°F (7°C)	0.7 in
December	36°F (2°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Corrales has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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