Weather & Climate in Crouch Mesa, NM

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

Crouch Mesa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 5,771 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.3°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,771 ft (1,759 m)
Area	20.7 sq mi (53.6 km²)
Population Density	214/sq mi
Coordinates	36.7480°N, 108.0853°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	San Juan County County
Nearest Airport	Four Corners Regional (FMN) 8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"

74% below US avg

Snowfall 10.9"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.34"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	88.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	91.5 / 100
Community Resilience	5.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Jul 12, 2021	5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M4.2	133 km	13 km
Apr 22, 2017	4 km SSW of Bluff, Utah	M3.7	143 km	9 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	131 km	10 km
Jun 6, 2008	10 km NE of Bluff, Utah	M3.6	141 km	12 km
Mar 10, 2023	16 km S of Ophir, Colorado	M3.6	109 km	7 km
Sep 14, 2009	7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.5	147 km	5 km
Apr 9, 2021	2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.3	128 km	5 km
May 13, 1993	19 km SSE of Monticello, Utah	M3.1	149 km	-3 km
Jul 4, 2021	24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico	M3.1	92 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.0	128 km	10 km
Jun 14, 2018	0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	118 km	5 km
Jun 26, 2018	3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	122 km	3 km
Jun 18, 2002	39 km SW of Creede, Colorado	M2.9	120 km	5 km
Sep 1, 2024	7 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico	M2.9	132 km	10 km
Feb 8, 2021	3 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico	M2.9	131 km	6 km
Jun 17, 2022	4 km NNW of Regina, New Mexico	M2.8	115 km	3 km
Jun 10, 2020	5 km WNW of Tsaile, Arizona	M2.8	116 km	14 km
Jan 30, 2023	18 km WSW of Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico	M2.7	99 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	4 km SE of Capulin, New Mexico	M2.7	132 km	10 km
Jul 13, 2021	4 km NE of Capulin, New Mexico	M2.7	130 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 25, 1985	EF2	80 km	0.5 mi	0
May 10, 1957	EF2	14 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 5, 2004	EF1	48 km	2.5 mi	0
Aug 5, 1999	EF1	36 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 7, 1997	EF1	86 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 5, 1970	EF1	92 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 30, 1966	EF1	44 km	1.5 mi	0
Mar 21, 2020	EF0	22 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 10, 2015	EF0	18 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 18, 2013	EF0	16 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 10, 2013	EF0	52 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 18, 2011	EF0	76 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 29, 2002	EF0	57 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
May 30, 1992	EF0	43 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 28, 1990	EF0	10 km	0.2 mi	0
May 28, 1963	EF0	8 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	86 km
2018	416	55,123	84 km
2000	BIRCHER	23,317	60 km
1996	ARCHULETA	15,613	100 km
1994	UNNAMED	13,234	44 km
2012	WEBER	10,898	63 km
2001	SANDOVAL	6,773	79 km
2017	EIGHT FOUR TWO	5,954	79 km
1986	WESTTOE	5,397	93 km
1986	HOGAN	5,298	94 km
2018	BURRO	5,242	85 km
2000	PONY	5,224	65 km
1996	CHAPIN 5	4,832	66 km
2016	GREATER GRACIA RX	3,960	86 km
2002	CARRIZO 1	3,701	91 km
1984	FERNANDO	3,419	89 km
2020	EAST CANYON	3,031	62 km
1987	AZTECTHREE	2,857	78 km
1999	UNNAMED	2,852	92 km
2012	VALLECITO	2,764	87 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	0.9 in
February	36°F (2°C)	0.7 in
March	43°F (6°C)	0.9 in
April	50°F (10°C)	0.6 in
May	60°F (15°C)	0.6 in
June	69°F (21°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	76°F (25°C)	1.1 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.3 in	Wettest
September	65°F (18°C)	1.0 in
October	53°F (12°C)	1.2 in
November	40°F (4°C)	0.8 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Crouch Mesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.4").

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