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Weather & Climate in Eagle Nest, NM
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Eagle Nest has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 62°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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 8,193 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,193 ft (2,497 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5470°N, 105.2607°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Taos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Taos Regional (TSM) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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
355 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 | 76 km | 4 km |
| Aug 10, 2005 | 20 km S of Weston, Colorado | M5.0 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 2011 | 9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado | M4.7 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 2001 | 0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado | M4.5 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado | M4.4 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2004 | 30 km S of Weston, Colorado | M4.4 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 2004 | 31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado | M4.3 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 6 km NNE of Segundo, Colorado | M4.3 | 84 km | 6 km |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico | M4.2 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Aug 10, 2005 | 20 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado | M4.1 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 2009 | 32 km NNE of Cimarron, New Mexico | M4.1 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Colorado | M4.1 | 110 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 2011 | 20 km S of Sequndo, Colorado | M4.0 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 7 km S of Valdez, Colorado | M4.0 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | Colorado | M4.0 | 66 km | 2 km |
| Sep 4, 2001 | 2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado | M4.0 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2023 | 19 km SSW of Weston, Colorado | M4.0 | 56 km | 4 km |
| Aug 20, 2015 | 7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado | M3.9 | 69 km | 1 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado | M3.9 | 84 km | 4 km |
| Sep 16, 2011 | 26 km S of Sequndo, Colorado | M3.9 | 60 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
43 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 48 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 29, 1964 | EF3 | 61 km | 3.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 31, 1955 | EF3 | 99 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 1996 | EF2 | 31 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 1953 | EF2 | 97 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 17, 1992 | EF1 | 57 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1983 | EF1 | 89 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1980 | EF1 | 81 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1977 | EF1 | 60 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1973 | EF1 | 61 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1965 | EF1 | 90 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 1, 2023 | EF0 | 84 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 2021 | EF0 | 65 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2021 | EF0 | 100 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2021 | EF0 | 62 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2021 | EF0 | 61 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2018 | EF0 | 53 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2018 | EF0 | 3 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2017 | EF0 | 94 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2017 | EF0 | 86 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2014 | EF0 | 81 km | 2.8 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 | 78 km |
| 2002 | PONIL COMPLEX | 89,084 | 24 km |
| 2022 | COOKS PEAK | 61,195 | 40 km |
| 2018 | UTE PARK | 30,177 | 21 km |
| 2011 | TRACK | 28,893 | 90 km |
| 2006 | CASA | 27,452 | 36 km |
| 2002 | SPRING | 24,044 | 57 km |
| 2000 | VIVEASH | 22,468 | 98 km |
| 2006 | OJO FELIZ | 17,767 | 51 km |
| 2006 | RIVERA MESA | 16,412 | 43 km |
| 1993 | OJO | 14,887 | 55 km |
| 2002 | CERRO PELON | 13,015 | 53 km |
| 2002 | BORREGO | 12,877 | 78 km |
| 2020 | LUNA | 10,849 | 37 km |
| 2011 | PACHECO | 9,790 | 92 km |
| 2013 | JAROSO | 9,529 | 81 km |
| 2006 | LEVI | 9,491 | 71 km |
| 2018 | EMILY | 8,342 | 71 km |
| 1996 | HONDO | 8,258 | 32 km |
| 2000 | DIAMOND | 7,866 | 75 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in |
Eagle Nest has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 22°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.1").