Weather & Climate in Hagerman, NM

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

Hagerman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°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 13.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 3,427 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.5°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,427 ft (1,045 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density	440/sq mi
Coordinates	33.1158°N, 104.3319°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Chaves County County
Nearest Airport	Lea County Regional (HOB) 71 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.3"

65% below US avg

Snowfall 3.6"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.40"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	87.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	73.3 / 100
Community Resilience	4.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

166 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	144 km	5 km
Mar 28, 2010	25 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico	M4.1	77 km	4 km
May 31, 2010	33 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M4.0	71 km	5 km
Jul 19, 2021	37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico	M4.0	130 km	8 km
Mar 14, 1999	26 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M4.0	65 km	1 km
Feb 23, 2024	15 km S of Atoka, New Mexico	M4.0	55 km	5 km
May 23, 2004	31 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico	M4.0	69 km	5 km
May 30, 1999	26 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.9	68 km	10 km
Jun 22, 2004	32 km SW of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.7	70 km	5 km
Jun 12, 2025	34 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico	M3.7	133 km	8 km
Jun 21, 2003	15 km SW of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.6	53 km	5 km
Mar 17, 1999	25 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.5	67 km	1 km
Feb 24, 2024	6 km S of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.5	45 km	2 km
Sep 22, 2023	New Mexico	M3.5	133 km	8 km
Jul 15, 2025	36 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico	M3.5	130 km	7 km
Mar 20, 2025	37 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico	M3.5	76 km	9 km
Apr 12, 2025	19 km NNW of Whites City, New Mexico	M3.5	87 km	8 km
Aug 26, 2004	23 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.4	62 km	5 km
Apr 18, 2023	23 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico	M3.4	82 km	5 km
Sep 17, 2002	27 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.4	66 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

135 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 40 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 17, 1954	EF3	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 12, 2019	EF2	16 km	15.2 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF2	82 km	8.4 mi	0
Jun 7, 1992	EF2	78 km	0.5 mi	0
May 31, 1991	EF2	91 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1976	EF2	62 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 11, 1974	EF2	22 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 12, 1962	EF2	35 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 24, 1960	EF2	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 8, 2004	EF1	36 km	1.0 mi	0
May 26, 1995	EF1	79 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 10, 1989	EF1	40 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 5, 1981	EF1	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 29, 1981	EF1	36 km	0.1 mi	0
May 20, 1979	EF1	39 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 18, 1973	EF1	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 14, 1971	EF1	91 km	0.1 mi	0
May 27, 1970	EF1	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1970	EF1	95 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1970	EF1	79 km	7.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (166 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	166 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DONALDSON (103,326 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	DONALDSON	103,326	93 km
2006	MCDONALD	92,790	95 km
2011	ENTERPRISE	77,368	77 km
2009	CATO	53,730	67 km
2011	LAST CHANCE	53,486	98 km
2008	ROCKY	48,019	91 km
2000	VALENTINE COMPLEX	35,678	93 km
2000	GRANDE COMPLEX	34,597	80 km
2011	LOOP	29,771	100 km
2008	STILES COMPLEX	27,841	98 km
2009	FOUR MILE	27,609	80 km
2011	MARTIN 2	26,841	88 km
2009	238	24,831	97 km
2008	FOUR LAKES	23,770	94 km
2008	BONNEY	22,162	73 km
2011	BATON ROUGE COMPLEX	21,641	60 km
2011	KIZER 5	20,859	99 km
1988	FORT	20,320	91 km
2018	380	19,287	95 km
2011	CROOKED CREEK	19,206	63 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	45°F (7°C)	0.4 in
March	53°F (12°C)	0.4 in
April	61°F (16°C)	0.5 in
May	70°F (21°C)	1.3 in
June	78°F (26°C)	1.6 in
July	80°F (27°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
September	73°F (23°C)	2.3 in
October	62°F (17°C)	1.2 in
November	49°F (10°C)	0.6 in
December	41°F (5°C)	0.5 in

Hagerman has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.4").

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