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Weather & Climate in Floyd, NM

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

Floyd enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°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 16.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 4,133 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,133 ft (1,260 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates34.2286°N, 103.5761°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyRoosevelt County County
Nearest AirportClovis Regional (CVN)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.2"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 11.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.6 / 100
Community Resilience2.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.

Mar 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.3 104 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2014 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico M3.3 129 km 5 km
Apr 1, 2025 22 km S of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.0 93 km 5 km
Jul 14, 1998 6 km WSW of Logan, New Mexico M3.0 124 km 5 km
Aug 18, 2017 13 km SW of Newkirk, New Mexico M2.8 110 km 5 km
Jun 29, 2020 5 km SSW of Newkirk, New Mexico M2.7 110 km 5 km
Mar 24, 1993 New Mexico M2.7 141 km 5 km
Apr 21, 2024 24 km S of Adrian, Texas M2.7 125 km 10 km
Apr 30, 2022 8 km E of Anton, Texas M2.6 147 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

261 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 69 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 89 km 130.0 mi 1
Jun 2, 1995 EF3 84 km 10.0 mi 0
May 21, 1963 EF3 49 km 5.9 mi 0
Jun 3, 1961 EF3 97 km 25.1 mi 0
Oct 11, 1960 EF3 90 km 1.0 mi 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 67 km 1.9 mi 0
May 23, 2022 EF2 87 km 2.9 mi 0
May 26, 2019 EF2 46 km 9.5 mi 0
May 26, 2019 EF2 97 km 8.0 mi 0
Mar 23, 2007 EF2 37 km 12.5 mi 2
Mar 23, 2007 EF2 88 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF2 63 km 0.9 mi 0
Mar 27, 1992 EF2 54 km 10.0 mi 0
May 10, 1991 EF2 86 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 3, 1989 EF2 81 km 8.0 mi 0
May 7, 1972 EF2 23 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 18, 1971 EF2 83 km 4.3 mi 0
Apr 18, 1971 EF2 83 km 4.3 mi 0
Apr 17, 1970 EF2 60 km 39.8 mi 0
May 16, 1969 EF2 92 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: CATO (53,730 acres, 2009).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2009 CATO 53,730 81 km
2011 TIRE 44,942 16 km
2018 206 40,247 80 km
2000 JOHNNY 34,324 75 km
2011 WINDY 24,687 57 km
2005 RANGE 24,643 11 km
2008 FOUR LAKES 23,770 95 km
2011 KIZER 5 20,859 70 km
2018 380 19,287 97 km
2006 JET 13,889 34 km
2017 1 SOUTH ANTELOPE 12,107 84 km
1989 CAPROCK 11,492 77 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,085 76 km
2011 BURNING TENT 9,473 72 km
2006 FOUR LAKES 9,226 95 km
1991 BIG 9,184 72 km
2016 KAISER 8 8,551 70 km
2023 1 SOUTH SAND RANCH RX 2023 6,489 78 km
2000 EPPERSON 6,387 93 km
1994 WOODS 6,016 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 0.5 in
March 49°F (10°C) 0.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
November 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Floyd has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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