Weather & Climate in Grants, NM

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

Grants experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°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 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 6,457 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	52.1°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,457 ft (1,968 m)
Area	14.9 sq mi (38.5 km²)
Population Density	613/sq mi
Coordinates	35.1542°N, 107.8323°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Cibola County County
Nearest Airport	Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 70 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.7"

75% below US avg

Snowfall 7.9"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.28"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	58.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	94.8 / 100
Community Resilience	3.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Jan 29, 1990	6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.5	116 km	12 km
Nov 8, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.4	119 km	6 km
Jan 31, 1990	5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.0	119 km	10 km
May 18, 2023	8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico	M3.8	34 km	5 km
Nov 15, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	118 km	7 km
May 5, 1990	6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	117 km	7 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	40 km	5 km
May 1, 2025	14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico	M3.5	116 km	13 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	107 km	5 km
May 24, 2004	8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.5	115 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	96 km	6 km
Sep 23, 2009	29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico	M3.4	77 km	5 km
May 23, 2007	4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico	M3.4	146 km	5 km
Jul 31, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.3	118 km	8 km
Sep 16, 2015	9 km SE of La Joya, New Mexico	M3.2	136 km	6 km
May 19, 2011	40 km SSE of Datil, New Mexico	M3.2	149 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.2	95 km	5 km
Apr 6, 2011	17 km WNW of La Joya, New Mexico	M3.2	111 km	5 km
Jul 21, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.2	119 km	7 km
Nov 10, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.1	119 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

9 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 8 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 10, 1974	EF2	69 km	2.0 mi	1
Aug 15, 2020	EF0	99 km	0.0 mi	0
May 30, 2019	EF0	50 km	0.4 mi	0
Feb 17, 2019	EF0	91 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 3, 2018	EF0	31 km	2.4 mi	0
Sep 30, 2017	EF0	63 km	2.5 mi	0
Aug 13, 2016	EF0	100 km	0.0 mi	0
Aug 5, 1980	EF0	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 20, 1957	EF0	61 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (42 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	42 km
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	136 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CHERRY (15,105 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	CHERRY	15,105	41 km
2018	DIENER CANYON	9,824	25 km
2004	SEDGWICK	9,241	24 km
2019	TRIPLE NICKLE	7,819	33 km
2018	BLUE WATER	3,663	25 km
1989	COLLAPSE	3,438	45 km
2019	REDONDO RX	3,382	33 km
1999	LA JARA	3,249	23 km
1989	MALPAIS	2,300	42 km
2004	BROADCAST BLOCK 1	2,285	50 km
2007	DOUBLE EAGLE	2,281	89 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,983	29 km
1989	HOYA	1,869	42 km
2023	COPPERTAN RX 23 BLOCK 1 AND 2	1,850	32 km
2000	WALL	1,751	36 km
2021	COPPERTAN RX FY21	1,694	31 km
2012	COPPERTON	1,583	31 km
2017	ENCINO	1,501	93 km
2014	2 MERTZ RX	1,426	57 km
2006	FOREST UNIT	1,408	71 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	0.5 in
February	35°F (2°C)	0.6 in
March	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in
April	48°F (9°C)	0.4 in	Driest
May	57°F (14°C)	0.4 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.6 in
July	74°F (23°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
September	62°F (17°C)	1.4 in
October	51°F (11°C)	1.1 in
November	40°F (4°C)	0.5 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	0.7 in	Coldest

Grants has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and April the driest (0.4").

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