Weather & Climate in Dixon, NM
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dixon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16 / among the cleanest air in the country. 97% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 6,530 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,530 ft (1,990 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1796°N, 105.8910°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Taos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Taos Regional (TSM) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 16.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 97.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
287 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Aug 23, 2011 | 6 km S of Valdez, Colorado | M5.3 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Aug 10, 2005 | 20 km S of Weston, Colorado | M5.0 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado | M4.4 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2004 | 30 km S of Weston, Colorado | M4.4 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 2004 | 31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado | M4.3 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico | M4.2 | 77 km | 13 km |
| Aug 10, 2005 | 20 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado | M4.1 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 2009 | 32 km NNE of Cimarron, New Mexico | M4.1 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2023 | 19 km SSW of Weston, Colorado | M4.0 | 123 km | 4 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 7 km S of Valdez, Colorado | M4.0 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | Colorado | M4.0 | 131 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 2011 | 20 km S of Sequndo, Colorado | M4.0 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 2011 | 26 km S of Sequndo, Colorado | M3.9 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 2015 | 7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado | M3.9 | 134 km | 1 km |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 18 km SSW of Weston, CO | M3.9 | 123 km | 4 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 33 km S of Weston, Colorado | M3.8 | 114 km | 5 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 15 km SSE of Stonewall Gap, Colorado | M3.8 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 1995 | 23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico | M3.8 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 25 km S of Sequndo, Colorado | M3.8 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 30 km S of Segundo, Colorado | M3.8 | 122 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
37 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 39 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 25, 1996 | EF2 | 94 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1982 | EF1 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1973 | EF1 | 68 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1971 | EF1 | 59 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 26, 1966 | EF1 | 36 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 1, 2023 | EF0 | 71 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2021 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 2021 | EF0 | 66 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 2021 | EF0 | 83 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2018 | EF0 | 84 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2018 | EF0 | 67 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2018 | EF0 | 66 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 2017 | EF0 | 95 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2017 | EF0 | 61 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2014 | EF0 | 100 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2012 | EF0 | 64 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2012 | EF0 | 64 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2009 | EF0 | 50 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 17, 2008 | EF0 | 67 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2007 | EF0 | 88 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HERMITS PEAK (352,046 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | HERMITS PEAK | 352,046 | 56 km |
| 2011 | LAS CONCHAS | 150,874 | 59 km |
| 2002 | PONIL COMPLEX | 89,084 | 94 km |
| 2022 | COOKS PEAK | 61,195 | 83 km |
| 2022 | CERRO PELADO | 45,620 | 72 km |
| 2000 | CERRO GRANDE | 44,279 | 49 km |
| 2018 | UTE PARK | 30,177 | 87 km |
| 2006 | CASA | 27,452 | 93 km |
| 2000 | VIVEASH | 22,468 | 59 km |
| 2013 | THOMPSON RIDGE | 21,077 | 68 km |
| 2006 | OJO FELIZ | 17,767 | 69 km |
| 2006 | RIVERA MESA | 16,412 | 87 km |
| 1996 | DOME | 15,783 | 63 km |
| 1993 | OJO | 14,887 | 75 km |
| 2002 | CERRO PELON | 13,015 | 78 km |
| 2002 | BORREGO | 12,877 | 23 km |
| 2010 | SOUTH FORK | 12,585 | 49 km |
| 2020 | LUNA | 10,849 | 48 km |
| 2011 | PACHECO | 9,790 | 38 km |
| 2013 | JAROSO | 9,529 | 37 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Dixon has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.4").