Weather & Climate in East Pecos, NM

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

East Pecos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°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 16.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 7,132 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	50.0°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,132 ft (2,174 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density	147/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5766°N, 105.6500°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Santa Fe County County
Nearest Airport	Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.2"

57% below US avg

Snowfall 26.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.94"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	86.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	63.3 / 100
Community Resilience	33.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	No Rating
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Jul 12, 2021	5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M4.2	123 km	13 km
Jul 4, 1995	23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico	M3.8	106 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	88 km	10 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	125 km	10 km
Jun 4, 2008	8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.7	122 km	5 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	124 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	125 km	5 km
Sep 14, 2009	7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.5	130 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	123 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	110 km	6 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	146 km	5 km
Oct 17, 2011	3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico	M3.5	43 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.4	123 km	5 km
Mar 19, 1995	8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico	M3.3	145 km	5 km
Apr 9, 2021	2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.3	128 km	5 km
Mar 24, 1996	8 km WNW of Corona, New Mexico	M3.3	145 km	10 km
Sep 10, 2024	8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.2	113 km	5 km
Sep 29, 2017	17 km S of Mora, New Mexico	M3.1	39 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.0	128 km	10 km
Jun 26, 2018	3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	132 km	3 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	99 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1989	EF1	60 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 1988	EF1	91 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 13, 1982	EF1	39 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 1981	EF1	45 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 21, 1973	EF1	64 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 1971	EF1	31 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 26, 1966	EF1	45 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 18, 1966	EF1	86 km	0.8 mi	0
May 31, 1965	EF1	95 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1956	EF1	67 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 1, 2023	EF0	42 km	1.3 mi	0
Jul 23, 2021	EF0	90 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	47 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 2, 2021	EF0	58 km	1.8 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	61 km	1.7 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	60 km	3.8 mi	0
Aug 9, 2017	EF0	95 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 6, 2017	EF0	69 km	0.0 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	36 km	0.3 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	37 km
2011	LAS CONCHAS	150,874	77 km
2022	COOKS PEAK	61,195	99 km
2022	CERRO PELADO	45,620	79 km
2000	CERRO GRANDE	44,279	71 km
2000	VIVEASH	22,468	15 km
2013	THOMPSON RIDGE	21,077	89 km
2016	DOG HEAD	19,816	100 km
2006	OJO FELIZ	17,767	75 km
1996	DOME	15,783	68 km
1993	OJO	14,887	77 km
2002	CERRO PELON	13,015	81 km
2002	BORREGO	12,877	48 km
2010	SOUTH FORK	12,585	88 km
2020	LUNA	10,849	77 km
2011	PACHECO	9,790	33 km
2013	JAROSO	9,529	36 km
2018	EMILY	8,342	82 km
2000	DIAMOND	7,866	91 km
2018	LITTLE CONCHAS	7,429	83 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	1.1 in
February	31°F (-1°C)	1.1 in
March	35°F (2°C)	1.1 in
April	42°F (5°C)	0.8 in	Driest
May	50°F (10°C)	1.3 in
June	59°F (15°C)	1.8 in
July	69°F (21°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	62°F (16°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
September	56°F (13°C)	2.4 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.5 in
November	36°F (2°C)	1.1 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	1.3 in	Coldest

East Pecos has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 30°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (0.8").

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