Weather & Climate in Encino, NM

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

Encino experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°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 13.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.7 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 6,117 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	51.8°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,117 ft (1,864 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density	19/sq mi
Coordinates	34.6518°N, 105.4586°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Torrance County County
Nearest Airport	Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 70 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.8"

64% below US avg

Snowfall 25.7"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.91"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	46.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	88.8 / 100
Community Resilience	2.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

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

Jan 29, 1990	6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.5	132 km	12 km
Nov 8, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.4	130 km	6 km
Jan 31, 1990	5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.0	130 km	10 km
Feb 27, 1990	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.9	130 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	54 km	10 km
Feb 21, 1990	31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.6	122 km	5 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	68 km	5 km
Nov 15, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	130 km	7 km
May 5, 1990	6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	132 km	7 km
May 1, 2025	14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico	M3.5	146 km	13 km
Jun 20, 1991	47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico	M3.5	148 km	0 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	65 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	136 km	6 km
May 24, 2004	8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.5	134 km	5 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	124 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	64 km	5 km
Oct 17, 2011	3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico	M3.5	142 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2013	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.4	131 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1996	11 km WSW of Corona, New Mexico	M3.4	55 km	10 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.4	64 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

63 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 4, 1978	EF2	60 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 1993	EF1	95 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 8, 1989	EF1	62 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1989	EF1	67 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1989	EF1	50 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1989	EF1	78 km	8.0 mi	0
Jun 23, 1981	EF1	70 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 17, 1971	EF1	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 10, 1964	EF1	64 km	0.1 mi	0
May 18, 1964	EF1	62 km	0.1 mi	0
May 8, 1959	EF1	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1956	EF1	89 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	92 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 17, 2019	EF0	2 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 2019	EF0	21 km	4.2 mi	0
Jun 3, 2018	EF0	57 km	2.6 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	35 km	0.3 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	61 km	2.4 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	44 km	4.9 mi	0
Apr 14, 2017	EF0	90 km	0.5 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (106 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	106 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PEREZ (30,288 acres, 1997).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1997	PEREZ	30,288	45 km
2016	DOG HEAD	19,816	80 km
2006	LUMBRE	15,598	56 km
2009	VISTA	14,294	92 km
2008	TRIGO	13,855	85 km
2009	EAST TRANSWESTERN	13,751	82 km
2008	CHOLLA	13,154	91 km
1989	BURGETTE	10,576	47 km
1992	FRONTIER	8,454	98 km
2018	LITTLE CONCHAS	7,429	95 km
1988	ROSA	7,387	60 km
2008	UNNAMED	7,351	34 km
2006	PIPELINE	7,137	75 km
2011	MILAGRO	7,102	49 km
2022	BIGGS	6,994	57 km
2000	VAUGHN	6,967	40 km
2007	OJO PEAK	6,118	87 km
2008	ELDRIDGE	6,096	93 km
2000	GREEN	5,598	86 km
1992	NEWTON	5,386	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	37°F (3°C)	0.5 in
March	43°F (6°C)	0.4 in
April	49°F (10°C)	0.4 in
May	58°F (15°C)	0.8 in
June	67°F (20°C)	1.4 in
July	72°F (22°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
September	63°F (17°C)	1.5 in
October	53°F (12°C)	1.0 in
November	42°F (5°C)	0.5 in
December	33°F (1°C)	0.6 in

Encino has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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