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Weather & Climate in Duran, NM
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Duran enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 6,220 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,220 ft (1,896 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4636°N, 105.3807°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Torrance County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sierra Blanca Regional (RUI) 70 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
71 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 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Nov 8, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M4.4 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Jan 31, 1990 | 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M4.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 1990 | 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico | M3.9 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 1990 | 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico | M3.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico | M3.6 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico | M3.6 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M3.6 | 136 km | 7 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M3.6 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Dec 31, 1997 | 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico | M3.5 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico | M3.5 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1997 | 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico | M3.5 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 1991 | 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico | M3.5 | 138 km | 0 km |
| May 24, 2004 | 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico | M3.5 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 1996 | 11 km WSW of Corona, New Mexico | M3.4 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico | M3.4 | 126 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 2007 | 4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico | M3.4 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1997 | 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico | M3.4 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2014 | 8 km ENE of Luis Lopez, New Mexico | M3.3 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M3.3 | 136 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
59 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 4, 1978 | EF2 | 68 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2014 | EF1 | 85 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Sep 2, 1993 | EF1 | 90 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1989 | EF1 | 83 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1989 | EF1 | 67 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1989 | EF1 | 30 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1989 | EF1 | 55 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1981 | EF1 | 90 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 1971 | EF1 | 82 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1964 | EF1 | 48 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1964 | EF1 | 45 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1959 | EF1 | 86 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2021 | EF0 | 87 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2019 | EF0 | 21 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 2019 | EF0 | 17 km | 4.2 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2019 | EF0 | 100 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2018 | EF0 | 60 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2018 | EF0 | 41 km | 2.4 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2018 | EF0 | 26 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2017 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 91 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PEPPIN (60,546 acres, 2004).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2004 | PEPPIN | 60,546 | 95 km |
| 2000 | JOHNNY | 34,324 | 95 km |
| 1997 | PEREZ | 30,288 | 36 km |
| 2016 | DOG HEAD | 19,816 | 95 km |
| 2006 | LUMBRE | 15,598 | 43 km |
| 2019 | PINE LODGE | 15,141 | 93 km |
| 2009 | VISTA | 14,294 | 72 km |
| 2008 | TRIGO | 13,855 | 95 km |
| 2009 | EAST TRANSWESTERN | 13,751 | 61 km |
| 2008 | CHOLLA | 13,154 | 69 km |
| 1989 | BURGETTE | 10,576 | 26 km |
| 1988 | ROSA | 7,387 | 63 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 7,351 | 54 km |
| 2006 | PIPELINE | 7,137 | 54 km |
| 2011 | MILAGRO | 7,102 | 64 km |
| 2022 | BIGGS | 6,994 | 38 km |
| 2000 | VAUGHN | 6,967 | 41 km |
| 2007 | OJO PEAK | 6,118 | 96 km |
| 2008 | ELDRIDGE | 6,096 | 72 km |
| 1994 | PATOS | 5,724 | 85 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Duran has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").