Weather & Climate in Glorieta, NM

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

Glorieta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°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 16.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.3 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 7,412 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	50.0°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,412 ft (2,259 m)
Area	7.7 sq mi (19.8 km²)
Population Density	73/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5840°N, 105.7629°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Santa Fe County County
Nearest Airport	Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.2"

57% below US avg

Snowfall 26.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.66"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	86.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	63.3 / 100
Community Resilience	33.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	No Rating
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Jul 12, 2021	5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M4.2	114 km	13 km
Jul 4, 1995	23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico	M3.8	113 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	86 km	10 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	116 km	10 km
Jun 4, 2008	8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.7	116 km	5 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	121 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	122 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	120 km	5 km
Oct 17, 2011	3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico	M3.5	36 km	5 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	139 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	100 km	6 km
Sep 14, 2009	7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.5	124 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.4	120 km	5 km
Mar 24, 1996	8 km WNW of Corona, New Mexico	M3.3	146 km	10 km
Apr 9, 2021	2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.3	119 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.2	104 km	5 km
Sep 29, 2017	17 km S of Mora, New Mexico	M3.1	47 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.0	120 km	10 km
Aug 15, 2007	5 km W of La Cienega, New Mexico	M3.0	39 km	5 km
Jun 26, 2018	3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	123 km	3 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: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1989	EF1	57 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 1988	EF1	81 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 13, 1982	EF1	49 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 1981	EF1	53 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 21, 1973	EF1	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 1971	EF1	21 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 26, 1966	EF1	38 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 18, 1966	EF1	96 km	0.8 mi	0
May 31, 1965	EF1	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1956	EF1	61 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 1, 2023	EF0	50 km	1.3 mi	0
Jul 23, 2021	EF0	81 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	40 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 2, 2021	EF0	65 km	1.8 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	51 km	1.7 mi	0
Aug 15, 2020	EF0	98 km	0.0 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	50 km	3.8 mi	0
Jul 6, 2017	EF0	59 km	0.0 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	66 km	4.9 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	26 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HERMITS PEAK (352,046 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	HERMITS PEAK	352,046	43 km
2011	LAS CONCHAS	150,874	68 km
2022	CERRO PELADO	45,620	69 km
2000	CERRO GRANDE	44,279	62 km
2000	VIVEASH	22,468	20 km
2013	THOMPSON RIDGE	21,077	79 km
2016	DOG HEAD	19,816	95 km
2006	OJO FELIZ	17,767	81 km
1996	DOME	15,783	59 km
1993	OJO	14,887	84 km
2002	CERRO PELON	13,015	88 km
2002	BORREGO	12,877	45 km
2010	SOUTH FORK	12,585	80 km
2020	LUNA	10,849	80 km
2011	PACHECO	9,790	29 km
2013	JAROSO	9,529	36 km
2018	EMILY	8,342	90 km
2000	DIAMOND	7,866	100 km
2018	LITTLE CONCHAS	7,429	93 km
2008	UNNAMED	7,351	80 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	1.1 in
February	32°F (0°C)	1.0 in
March	37°F (3°C)	1.0 in
April	43°F (6°C)	0.7 in	Driest
May	52°F (11°C)	1.1 in
June	61°F (16°C)	1.6 in
July	69°F (21°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
September	58°F (14°C)	2.3 in
October	48°F (9°C)	1.4 in
November	37°F (3°C)	1.1 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	1.3 in	Coldest

Glorieta has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (0.7").

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