Weather & Climate in Elida, NM

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

Elida enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°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 12.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 4,362 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.0°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,362 ft (1,330 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density	148/sq mi
Coordinates	33.9469°N, 103.6531°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Roosevelt County County
Nearest Airport	Clovis Regional (CVN) 47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 12.6"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.87"

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

23 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	128 km	5 km
Apr 1, 2025	22 km S of Newkirk, New Mexico	M3.0	115 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2020	22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.9	134 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2017	13 km SW of Newkirk, New Mexico	M2.8	131 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2020	23 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.8	133 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	23 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.8	135 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	23 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.8	134 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	21 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.8	135 km	4 km
Jun 28, 2020	22 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.7	133 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	20 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	136 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2020	21 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.7	132 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	135 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	135 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2020	21 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	135 km	5 km
Jun 30, 2020	22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	135 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2020	5 km SSW of Newkirk, New Mexico	M2.7	133 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	21 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.6	133 km	3 km
Jun 29, 2020	22 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.6	133 km	5 km
Apr 30, 2022	8 km E of Anton, Texas	M2.6	147 km	2 km
Jun 28, 2020	22 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.6	133 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

234 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 42 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 21, 1963	EF3	67 km	5.9 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	78 km	1.9 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	82 km	2.9 mi	0
May 26, 2019	EF2	33 km	9.5 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF2	93 km	8.4 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF2	55 km	12.5 mi	2
Mar 23, 2007	EF2	79 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF2	67 km	0.9 mi	0
Mar 27, 1992	EF2	76 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 3, 1989	EF2	93 km	8.0 mi	0
May 7, 1972	EF2	47 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 18, 1971	EF2	97 km	4.3 mi	0
Apr 18, 1971	EF2	97 km	4.3 mi	0
Apr 17, 1970	EF2	87 km	39.8 mi	0
Jun 25, 1965	EF2	39 km	10.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 1965	EF2	85 km	10.4 mi	0
Jun 9, 1965	EF2	79 km	20.8 mi	0
Jun 12, 1964	EF2	75 km	8.8 mi	0
Jun 12, 1964	EF2	75 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1964	EF2	70 km	23.2 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	93 km
2011	ENTERPRISE	77,368	99 km
2009	CATO	53,730	49 km
2011	TIRE	44,942	45 km
2018	206	40,247	60 km
2000	VALENTINE COMPLEX	35,678	78 km
2000	JOHNNY	34,324	85 km
2011	WINDY	24,687	88 km
2005	RANGE	24,643	34 km
2008	FOUR LAKES	23,770	67 km
2011	KIZER 5	20,859	42 km
1988	FORT	20,320	96 km
2018	380	19,287	69 km
1988	TATUM	15,149	87 km
2011	JACKIE	14,622	81 km
2006	JET	13,889	24 km
2017	1 SOUTH ANTELOPE	12,107	52 km
1989	CAPROCK	11,492	45 km
2006	TATUM WEST	10,960	74 km
1998	UNNAMED	10,358	81 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	42°F (6°C)	0.5 in
March	49°F (9°C)	0.4 in
April	57°F (14°C)	0.6 in
May	66°F (19°C)	1.4 in
June	74°F (23°C)	2.2 in
July	78°F (26°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
September	69°F (21°C)	2.3 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.3 in
November	47°F (8°C)	0.7 in
December	39°F (4°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Elida has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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