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Weather & Climate in Escudilla Bonita, NM
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Escudilla Bonita experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°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 11.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 7,345 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,345 ft (2,239 m) |
| Area | 12.2 sq mi (31.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1101°N, 109.0228°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Catron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Show Low Regional (SOW) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Oct 8, 2012 | 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.6 | 82 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2010 | 27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona | M3.6 | 92 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2010 | 24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona | M3.6 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.5 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2009 | 29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico | M3.4 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.3 | 79 km | 5 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 40 km SSE of Datil, New Mexico | M3.2 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona | M3.2 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2019 | 22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona | M3.1 | 76 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2010 | 25 km NNE of Clifton, Arizona | M3.0 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jun 18, 2022 | 4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona | M3.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2004 | 24 km NW of Morenci, Arizona | M2.8 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2021 | 9 km SE of York, Arizona | M2.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 7 km WSW of Pinedale, Arizona | M2.8 | 122 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2011 | 27 km W of Alamo, New Mexico | M2.7 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 4 km WSW of Sun Valley, Arizona | M2.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Oct 6, 2017 | 13 km NE of Virden, New Mexico | M2.6 | 150 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Ramah, New Mexico | M2.6 | 122 km | 11 km |
| May 9, 2025 | 46 km SE of Aragon, New Mexico | M2.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2025 | 44 km SSW of San Rafael, New Mexico | M2.6 | 114 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
5 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 3, 2008 | EF0 | 44 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 2006 | EF0 | 31 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2005 | EF0 | 66 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2005 | EF0 | 54 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 1979 | EF0 | 60 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 24 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 121 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WALLOW (563,664 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | WALLOW | 563,664 | 41 km |
| 2012 | WHITEWATER-BALDY | 306,923 | 97 km |
| 2018 | BUZZARD | 50,934 | 66 km |
| 2002 | MIDDLE | 37,096 | 93 km |
| 2006 | BEAR | 34,703 | 87 km |
| 2020 | COW CANYON | 33,536 | 63 km |
| 2000 | CHANCE | 33,064 | 98 km |
| 2018 | RATTLESNAKE | 27,383 | 66 km |
| 2023 | DIVIDE | 26,614 | 84 km |
| 2003 | KINISHBA | 26,205 | 96 km |
| 2021 | BEAR | 24,459 | 77 km |
| 2020 | BRINGHAM | 23,134 | 78 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 19,686 | 76 km |
| 1995 | RHETT | 19,337 | 65 km |
| 2004 | KP | 16,328 | 65 km |
| 2005 | FORK WFU | 15,919 | 70 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 13,429 | 99 km |
| 2021 | HORTON | 12,525 | 54 km |
| 2002 | CUB | 12,238 | 99 km |
| 2008 | EAGLE | 12,059 | 73 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Escudilla Bonita has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (0.4").