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Weather & Climate in El Bismarck, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Bismarck enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,160 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,160 ft (1,268 m) |
| Area | 4,300.0 sq mi (11,137.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2289°N, 107.5792°W |
| Timezone | America/Ciudad_Juarez |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Feb 8, 2015 | 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico | M3.9 | 116 km | 4 km |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico | M3.6 | 121 km | 16 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 51 km E of Ascención, Mexico | M3.4 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 37 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico | M3.3 | 117 km | 19 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 21 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico | M3.3 | 116 km | 18 km |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 31 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico | M3.1 | 116 km | 17 km |
| Feb 1, 2015 | 38 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico | M3.1 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2015 | 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico | M3.1 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2015 | 35 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico | M3.1 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2015 | 35 km W of Fairacres, New Mexico | M3.0 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2015 | 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico | M3.0 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 10 km NE of Fabens, Texas | M2.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2015 | 35 km ESE of Ventura, New Mexico | M2.9 | 107 km | 8 km |
| Jan 27, 2013 | 13 km SW of Sunshine, New Mexico | M2.9 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 2015 | 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico | M2.8 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 50 km E of Ascención, Mexico | M2.7 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2015 | 38 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico | M2.6 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Mar 6, 2012 | 9 km E of Fort Bliss, Texas | M2.5 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 33 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico | M2.5 | 116 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ANTELOPE (13,266 acres, 1989).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1989 | ANTELOPE | 13,266 | 95 km |
| 2009 | BIG HATCHET LC63 | 5,433 | 81 km |
| 2022 | POTRILLO | 4,293 | 95 km |
| 1990 | HILO-PEAK | 2,909 | 93 km |
| 1997 | POT | 2,255 | 96 km |
| 2017 | WHITEWATER | 1,007 | 99 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in |
El Bismarck has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.1").