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Weather & Climate in Hanover, NM

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

Hanover enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°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). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 6,364 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,364 ft (1,940 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density197/sq mi
Coordinates32.8148°N, 108.0897°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportLas Cruces International (LRU)
77 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.2"
57% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.23"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.6 / 100
Community Resilience7.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Jun 29, 2014 13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona M5.3 104 km 6 km
Jun 29, 2014 12 km S of Franklin, Arizona M4.0 99 km 5 km
Jul 3, 2014 11 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.9 97 km 5 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.9 99 km 4 km
Jul 9, 2014 13 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 97 km 5 km
May 24, 2010 24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 120 km 5 km
Jul 10, 2014 16 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 100 km 5 km
May 24, 2010 27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 119 km 5 km
Oct 8, 2012 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.6 123 km 5 km
Jul 12, 2014 17 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 100 km 5 km
Jun 29, 2014 16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 104 km 5 km
Aug 5, 2021 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico M3.6 133 km 16 km
Jul 11, 2014 5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 99 km 5 km
Oct 29, 2012 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.5 127 km 5 km
Jul 11, 2014 12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 102 km 5 km
Jul 6, 2014 Arizona M3.5 103 km 5 km
Jun 30, 2014 19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 104 km 5 km
Jun 29, 2014 14 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 95 km 5 km
Jun 29, 2014 10 km SW of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 102 km 5 km
Apr 27, 2019 2 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 96 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

16 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Oct 12, 1957 EF3 22 km 8.2 mi 0
Oct 9, 2006 EF1 80 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 13, 1989 EF1 25 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 28, 1989 EF1 96 km 4.0 mi 0
Aug 19, 1979 EF1 18 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 16, 1971 EF1 43 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 9, 1971 EF1 78 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 15, 1967 EF1 18 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 7, 2015 EF0 81 km 1.7 mi 0
Sep 6, 2007 EF0 43 km 3.1 mi 0
Apr 29, 2007 EF0 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 22, 1987 EF0 79 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 20, 1982 EF0 86 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 31, 1979 EF0 12 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 11, 1960 EF0 95 km 0.1 mi 0
May 16, 1958 EF0 80 km 0.3 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Red Hill Volcanic field 2,300 m (7,546 ft) -9450 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BLACK (328,091 acres, 2022).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2022 BLACK 328,091 48 km
2012 WHITEWATER-BALDY 306,923 72 km
2013 SILVER 137,884 31 km
2003 DRY LAKE COMPLEX (DRY LAKES) 113,956 56 km
2021 JOHNSON 95,808 55 km
2011 MILLER 84,760 46 km
2005 BLACK RANGE COMPLEX WFU 74,273 67 km
2023 PASS 66,071 62 km
2003 BOILER 56,796 68 km
1993 BRUSH 39,349 54 km
2002 MIDDLE 37,096 77 km
2006 BEAR 34,703 82 km
2000 CHANCE 33,064 97 km
2009 DIAMOND 32,021 51 km
2023 DIVIDE 26,614 88 km
1995 BONNER 26,381 46 km
2020 CUB 24,489 67 km
2017 CORRAL 20,503 45 km
2020 GOOD 19,507 44 km
1997 LILLY 18,507 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 0.9 in
February 42°F (5°C) 0.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in Coldest

Hanover has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (0.2").

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