Weather & Climate in Eunice, NM

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

Eunice enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°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 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 3,423 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	63.4°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	44°F (6°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,423 ft (1,043 m)
Area	3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density	731/sq mi
Coordinates	32.4361°N, 103.1490°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Lea County County
Nearest Airport	Lea County Regional (HOB) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"

68% below US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.48"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	86.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	66.0 / 100
Community Resilience	1.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

2,107 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Sep 17, 2024	2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake	M5.1	103 km	6 km
Feb 15, 2025	53 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M5.0	130 km	6 km
Mar 26, 2020	41 km W of Mentone, Texas	M5.0	116 km	10 km
Jul 21, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.9	146 km	6 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	115 km	7 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	12 km	5 km
Mar 25, 2022	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	147 km	7 km
Aug 11, 2022	54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	147 km	7 km
Mar 17, 2021	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	143 km	6 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	126 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2021	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.4	144 km	6 km
Sep 1, 2022	38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.4	120 km	7 km
Jul 28, 2021	54 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M4.3	139 km	6 km
Jun 1, 2022	western Texas	M4.3	122 km	10 km
Mar 5, 2022	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	140 km	7 km
Jul 23, 2024	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	146 km	6 km
Jan 9, 2025	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	143 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	144 km	7 km
Mar 2, 2025	51 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	133 km	7 km
Jul 28, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	144 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

259 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 49 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 14, 2010	EF3	78 km	4.3 mi	0
Apr 19, 1969	EF3	54 km	0.1 mi	0
May 17, 1954	EF3	63 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 12, 2019	EF2	92 km	14.7 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF2	70 km	5.6 mi	0
Mar 18, 2012	EF2	89 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF2	82 km	8.4 mi	0
Apr 30, 1999	EF2	100 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1999	EF2	89 km	6.0 mi	0
Apr 10, 1997	EF2	75 km	2.6 mi	0
May 22, 1992	EF2	100 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	22 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	36 km	17.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	22 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	18 km	4.5 mi	0
May 27, 1982	EF2	29 km	0.1 mi	0
May 12, 1982	EF2	38 km	21.0 mi	0
Jun 14, 1972	EF2	74 km	0.1 mi	0
May 8, 1971	EF2	98 km	1.0 mi	0
May 31, 1970	EF2	97 km	18.6 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FRYING PAN RANCH (106,253 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	FRYING PAN RANCH	106,253	31 km
2006	MCDONALD	92,790	82 km
2011	ENTERPRISE	77,368	78 km
2011	TOM	64,786	81 km
2000	VALENTINE COMPLEX	35,678	98 km
2000	GRANDE COMPLEX	34,597	76 km
2008	STILES COMPLEX	27,841	48 km
2011	DERICK FIRE	27,780	77 km
2011	MARTIN 2	26,841	56 km
2009	238	24,831	41 km
1988	FORT	20,320	78 km
2006	BUCKEYE I	19,027	37 km
2008	UNNAMED	16,027	64 km
1988	TATUM	15,149	94 km
2011	JACKIE	14,622	94 km
1993	JALTWO	13,332	29 km
1989	ONEIL	11,984	73 km
1989	WATTS	11,602	61 km
2008	483 FIRE	10,306	35 km
1998	BUCKEYE	9,844	42 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (6°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	48°F (9°C)	0.5 in
March	55°F (13°C)	0.5 in
April	63°F (17°C)	0.7 in
May	72°F (22°C)	1.7 in
June	79°F (26°C)	1.9 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	2.2 in
September	73°F (23°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
October	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in
November	52°F (11°C)	0.6 in
December	44°F (7°C)	0.5 in

Eunice has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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