Weather & Climate in Encantado, NM

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

Encantado experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°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 12.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.2 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 7,129 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	50.0°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,129 ft (2,173 m)
Area	2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density	52/sq mi
Coordinates	35.7934°N, 105.9111°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Santa Fe County County
Nearest Airport	Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.8"

66% below US avg

Snowfall 20.2"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.75"

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

72 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Aug 1, 2004	31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M4.3	140 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M4.2	89 km	13 km
Jul 29, 2009	32 km NNE of Cimarron, New Mexico	M4.1	148 km	5 km
Sep 13, 2003	33 km S of Weston, Colorado	M3.8	146 km	5 km
Jul 4, 1995	23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico	M3.8	111 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	107 km	10 km
Nov 20, 2009	29 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M3.7	148 km	5 km
Jun 4, 2008	8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.7	89 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	91 km	10 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	140 km	5 km
Apr 28, 2003	32 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M3.6	147 km	5 km
Sep 14, 2009	7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.5	97 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	140 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	101 km	6 km
Oct 17, 2011	3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico	M3.5	9 km	5 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	149 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	142 km	5 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	149 km	5 km
Apr 24, 2005	25 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M3.4	146 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.4	140 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

60 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1989	EF1	79 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 1988	EF1	83 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 13, 1982	EF1	66 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 1981	EF1	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 21, 1973	EF1	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 1971	EF1	17 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 26, 1966	EF1	12 km	0.3 mi	0
May 31, 1965	EF1	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1956	EF1	74 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 1, 2023	EF0	58 km	1.3 mi	0
Jul 23, 2021	EF0	82 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	54 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 2, 2021	EF0	66 km	1.8 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	48 km	1.7 mi	0
Aug 15, 2020	EF0	100 km	0.0 mi	0
Aug 9, 2018	EF0	99 km	2.3 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	37 km	3.8 mi	0
Jul 6, 2017	EF0	59 km	0.0 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	21 km	0.3 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	91 km	4.9 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	45 km
2011	LAS CONCHAS	150,874	47 km
2022	COOKS PEAK	61,195	100 km
2022	CERRO PELADO	45,620	53 km
2000	CERRO GRANDE	44,279	39 km
2000	VIVEASH	22,468	30 km
2013	THOMPSON RIDGE	21,077	59 km
2006	OJO FELIZ	17,767	78 km
1996	DOME	15,783	42 km
1993	OJO	14,887	83 km
2002	CERRO PELON	13,015	86 km
2002	BORREGO	12,877	24 km
2010	SOUTH FORK	12,585	55 km
2020	LUNA	10,849	69 km
2011	PACHECO	9,790	12 km
2013	JAROSO	9,529	24 km
2018	EMILY	8,342	94 km
1996	HONDO	8,258	99 km
2017	BONITA	7,754	90 km
2017	HONDITO	6,949	91 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	0.9 in
February	33°F (0°C)	0.9 in
March	38°F (4°C)	0.9 in
April	45°F (7°C)	0.8 in	Driest
May	54°F (12°C)	1.1 in
June	64°F (18°C)	1.4 in
July	71°F (21°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
September	60°F (16°C)	2.0 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.3 in
November	38°F (3°C)	1.0 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	1.1 in	Coldest

Encantado has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (0.8").

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