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Weather & Climate in Ensenada, NM

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

Ensenada has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 75.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 7,521 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,521 ft (2,292 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates36.7309°N, 106.5368°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyRio Arriba County County
Nearest AirportTaos Regional (TSM)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 75.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.7 / 100
Community Resilience9.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Aug 1, 2004 31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado M4.3 129 km 5 km
Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 59 km 13 km
Feb 6, 2016 Colorado M4.0 146 km 2 km
Aug 26, 2023 19 km SSW of Weston, Colorado M4.0 145 km 4 km
Aug 23, 2016 18 km SSW of Weston, CO M3.9 144 km 4 km
Aug 20, 2015 7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado M3.9 149 km 1 km
May 19, 2019 15 km SSE of Stonewall Gap, Colorado M3.8 141 km 5 km
Sep 13, 2003 33 km S of Weston, Colorado M3.8 146 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2017 14 km SW of Weston, Colorado M3.7 145 km 5 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 29 km 5 km
Nov 20, 2009 29 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado M3.7 139 km 5 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 59 km 10 km
May 27, 2010 14 km SSW of Weston, Colorado M3.6 148 km 5 km
Apr 28, 2003 32 km SSW of Weston, Colorado M3.6 144 km 5 km
Feb 13, 2011 16 km SSW of Weston, Colorado M3.6 146 km 5 km
Feb 22, 2015 5 km E of Stonewall Gap, Colorado M3.6 146 km 5 km
Sep 8, 2017 17 km SSW of Weston, Colorado M3.6 144 km 6 km
Feb 22, 2015 12 km SW of Weston, Colorado M3.6 146 km 5 km
Mar 7, 2015 10 km SW of Weston, Colorado M3.5 147 km 1 km
Dec 4, 2012 13 km SW of Weston, Colorado M3.5 146 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

22 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 10, 1955 EF2 100 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 17, 1953 EF2 57 km 1.0 mi 0
Sep 29, 2014 EF1 31 km 2.3 mi 0
Mar 19, 1995 EF1 97 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 22, 1983 EF1 96 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 19, 1982 EF1 95 km 2.0 mi 0
May 5, 1980 EF1 93 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 30, 1966 EF1 95 km 1.5 mi 0
May 31, 2021 EF0 74 km 3.5 mi 0
Sep 1, 2018 EF0 82 km 0.3 mi 0
Jul 13, 2009 EF0 52 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 9, 2006 EF0 85 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 26, 2006 EF0 100 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 17, 2005 EF0 70 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 15, 2005 EF0 70 km 0.5 mi 0
May 25, 1999 EF0 91 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 25, 1999 EF0 73 km 0.3 mi 0
Sep 29, 1998 EF0 17 km 0.1 mi 0
May 25, 1998 EF0 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 29, 1995 EF0 90 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LAS CONCHAS (150,874 acres, 2011).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2011 LAS CONCHAS 150,874 96 km
2000 CERRO GRANDE 44,279 94 km
2013 THOMPSON RIDGE 21,077 94 km
2013 WEST FORK COMPLEX 18,775 94 km
1996 ARCHULETA 15,613 51 km
2010 SOUTH FORK 12,585 75 km
1996 HONDO 8,258 85 km
2017 BONITA 7,754 39 km
2017 HONDITO 6,949 48 km
2001 SANDOVAL 6,773 78 km
2017 EIGHT FOUR TWO 5,954 94 km
1998 OSO 5,297 81 km
2022 MIDNIGHT 5,293 44 km
2003 ENCEBADO 5,064 100 km
2023 ALAMOSA RX UNIT 1 FY24 4,616 48 km
2002 LAKES 4,306 96 km
2002 MONTOYA 4,116 32 km
2005 PINE CANYON 4,092 48 km
2014 DIEGO 3,983 75 km
2016 GREATER GRACIA RX 3,960 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
March 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in Driest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
November 35°F (1°C) 1.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in

Ensenada has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (1.0").

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