Weather & Climate in Dora, NM

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

Dora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 4,320 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	57.6°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,320 ft (1,317 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density	21/sq mi
Coordinates	33.9259°N, 103.3386°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Roosevelt County County
Nearest Airport	Clovis Regional (CVN) 38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 5.2"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	84.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	52.6 / 100
Community Resilience	2.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.

Mar 19, 1995	8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico	M3.3	144 km	5 km
Apr 1, 2025	22 km S of Newkirk, New Mexico	M3.0	133 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2020	22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.9	131 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2017	13 km SW of Newkirk, New Mexico	M2.8	150 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2020	23 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.8	130 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	23 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.8	132 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	23 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.8	131 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	21 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.8	132 km	4 km
Jun 28, 2020	22 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.7	130 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	20 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	133 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2020	21 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.7	129 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	131 km	5 km
Apr 21, 2024	24 km S of Adrian, Texas	M2.7	141 km	10 km
Jun 28, 2020	22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	131 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2020	21 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	131 km	5 km
Jun 30, 2020	22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	132 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2020	5 km SSW of Newkirk, New Mexico	M2.7	150 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2020	22 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.6	130 km	5 km
Apr 30, 2022	8 km E of Anton, Texas	M2.6	118 km	2 km
Jun 28, 2020	22 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.6	129 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

340 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 99 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	83 km	130.0 mi	1
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	75 km	30.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1995	EF3	91 km	10.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	72 km	8.5 mi	0
May 16, 1969	EF3	77 km	0.6 mi	0
May 6, 1969	EF3	92 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	84 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1963	EF3	48 km	5.9 mi	0
Jun 3, 1961	EF3	78 km	25.1 mi	0
Oct 11, 1960	EF3	97 km	1.0 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	53 km	1.9 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	53 km	2.9 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	81 km	7.6 mi	0
May 26, 2019	EF2	82 km	8.0 mi	0
May 26, 2019	EF2	6 km	9.5 mi	0
Jun 19, 2013	EF2	87 km	5.2 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF2	89 km	8.4 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF2	38 km	12.5 mi	2
Mar 23, 2007	EF2	51 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF2	39 km	0.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MCDONALD (92,790 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	MCDONALD	92,790	86 km
2011	ENTERPRISE	77,368	97 km
2009	CATO	53,730	62 km
2011	TIRE	44,942	44 km
2018	206	40,247	40 km
2000	VALENTINE COMPLEX	35,678	70 km
2000	GRANDE COMPLEX	34,597	98 km
2011	WINDY	24,687	92 km
2005	RANGE	24,643	48 km
2008	FOUR LAKES	23,770	60 km
2011	KIZER 5	20,859	36 km
1988	FORT	20,320	90 km
2018	380	19,287	62 km
1988	TATUM	15,149	74 km
2011	JACKIE	14,622	79 km
2006	JET	13,889	52 km
2017	1 SOUTH ANTELOPE	12,107	66 km
1989	ONEIL	11,984	100 km
1989	CAPROCK	11,492	58 km
2006	TATUM WEST	10,960	72 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (6°C)	0.5 in
March	49°F (9°C)	0.5 in
April	57°F (14°C)	0.6 in
May	66°F (19°C)	1.5 in
June	74°F (23°C)	2.4 in
July	78°F (26°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
September	69°F (21°C)	2.3 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.4 in
November	47°F (8°C)	0.7 in
December	39°F (4°C)	0.5 in

Dora has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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