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Weather & Climate in Datil, NM
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Datil experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 69°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 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 7,629 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,629 ft (2,325 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1389°N, 107.8413°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Cibola County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 94 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.6 / 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 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
65 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 | 96 km | 12 km |
| Nov 8, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M4.4 | 97 km | 6 km |
| Jan 31, 1990 | 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M4.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 1990 | 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico | M3.9 | 117 km | 5 km |
| May 18, 2023 | 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico | M3.8 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M3.6 | 95 km | 7 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico | M3.6 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M3.6 | 97 km | 7 km |
| May 24, 2004 | 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico | M3.5 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 1991 | 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico | M3.5 | 139 km | 0 km |
| May 1, 2025 | 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico | M3.5 | 80 km | 13 km |
| Sep 29, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico | M3.5 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Oct 20, 2016 | 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico | M3.5 | 128 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 2007 | 4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico | M3.4 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2009 | 29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico | M3.4 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico | M3.4 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M3.3 | 97 km | 8 km |
| Mar 11, 2014 | 8 km ENE of Luis Lopez, New Mexico | M3.3 | 97 km | 8 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 40 km SSE of Datil, New Mexico | M3.2 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 2011 | 17 km WNW of La Joya, New Mexico | M3.2 | 81 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
6 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 13, 2012 | EF1 | 52 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 1950 | EF1 | 56 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2018 | EF0 | 90 km | 2.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 2012 | EF0 | 90 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2005 | EF0 | 82 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 1965 | EF0 | 44 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 75 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 92 km |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BLACK RANGE COMPLEX WFU (74,273 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | BLACK RANGE COMPLEX WFU | 74,273 | 86 km |
| 2023 | PASS | 66,071 | 94 km |
| 2003 | BOILER | 56,796 | 81 km |
| 2018 | BUZZARD | 50,934 | 79 km |
| 2022 | BEAR TRAP | 38,201 | 48 km |
| 2002 | MIDDLE | 37,096 | 92 km |
| 2016 | NORTH | 34,562 | 48 km |
| 2000 | CHANCE | 33,064 | 56 km |
| 2009 | DIAMOND | 32,021 | 99 km |
| 1994 | POT | 30,248 | 63 km |
| 2023 | DIVIDE | 26,614 | 82 km |
| 2020 | VICS PEAK | 16,283 | 70 km |
| 2005 | FORK WFU | 15,919 | 88 km |
| 2009 | EAST MAGDALENA RX | 15,626 | 71 km |
| 2002 | CHERRY | 15,105 | 81 km |
| 1995 | SOUTH | 14,435 | 93 km |
| 2015 | RED CANYON | 13,506 | 54 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 13,429 | 89 km |
| 2021 | DOAGY | 12,941 | 79 km |
| 1993 | BELL | 12,936 | 88 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Datil has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (0.4").