Weather & Climate in Hobbs, NM

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

Hobbs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°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 13.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 3,642 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	62.2°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,642 ft (1,110 m)
Area	7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²)
Population Density	1,510/sq mi
Coordinates	32.7291°N, 103.1608°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Lea County County
Nearest Airport	Lea County Regional (HOB) 4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.8"

64% below US avg

Snowfall 1.8"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.60"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	86.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	66.0 / 100
Community Resilience	1.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

737 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Sep 17, 2024	2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake	M5.1	109 km	6 km
Mar 26, 2020	41 km W of Mentone, Texas	M5.0	140 km	10 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	122 km	7 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	44 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	134 km	5 km
Sep 1, 2022	38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.4	146 km	7 km
Jun 1, 2022	western Texas	M4.3	148 km	10 km
Mar 28, 2010	25 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico	M4.1	130 km	4 km
Feb 28, 2023	37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas	M4.1	147 km	8 km
Sep 2, 2022	36 km NNW of Toyah, Texas	M4.1	149 km	6 km
Feb 23, 2024	15 km S of Atoka, New Mexico	M4.0	118 km	5 km
Jul 19, 2021	37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico	M4.0	90 km	8 km
May 23, 2004	31 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico	M4.0	134 km	5 km
Apr 28, 2022	36 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.0	146 km	9 km
Mar 14, 1999	26 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M4.0	138 km	1 km
May 31, 2010	33 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M4.0	137 km	5 km
Apr 27, 2022	37 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.0	146 km	9 km
Feb 18, 2020	40 km W of Mentone, Texas	M3.9	138 km	5 km
Apr 25, 2024	20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico	M3.9	86 km	8 km
May 30, 1999	26 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.9	142 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

240 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 54 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 19, 1969	EF3	46 km	0.1 mi	0
May 17, 1954	EF3	33 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF2	67 km	5.6 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF2	52 km	8.4 mi	0
Apr 10, 1997	EF2	69 km	2.6 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	15 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	12 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	12 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	20 km	17.5 mi	0
May 27, 1982	EF2	4 km	0.1 mi	0
May 12, 1982	EF2	52 km	21.0 mi	0
Jun 3, 1981	EF2	99 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 14, 1972	EF2	42 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 13, 1971	EF2	97 km	4.1 mi	0
May 8, 1971	EF2	99 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1965	EF2	95 km	19.4 mi	0
May 29, 1963	EF2	100 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1962	EF2	92 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 18, 1961	EF2	58 km	0.1 mi	0
May 20, 1961	EF2	95 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: FRYING PAN RANCH (106,253 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	FRYING PAN RANCH	106,253	60 km
2006	MCDONALD	92,790	50 km
2011	ENTERPRISE	77,368	50 km
2011	TOM	64,786	90 km
2018	206	40,247	97 km
2000	VALENTINE COMPLEX	35,678	66 km
2000	GRANDE COMPLEX	34,597	47 km
2008	STILES COMPLEX	27,841	20 km
2011	DERICK FIRE	27,780	95 km
2011	MARTIN 2	26,841	30 km
2009	238	24,831	21 km
2008	FOUR LAKES	23,770	76 km
1988	FORT	20,320	47 km
2018	380	19,287	74 km
2006	BUCKEYE I	19,027	15 km
2008	UNNAMED	16,027	40 km
1988	TATUM	15,149	61 km
2011	JACKIE	14,622	64 km
1993	JALTWO	13,332	57 km
1989	ONEIL	11,984	45 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	46°F (8°C)	0.6 in
March	53°F (12°C)	0.5 in
April	61°F (16°C)	0.7 in
May	70°F (21°C)	2.0 in
June	77°F (25°C)	2.1 in
July	81°F (27°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
September	71°F (22°C)	2.5 in
October	62°F (17°C)	1.5 in
November	50°F (10°C)	0.7 in
December	43°F (6°C)	0.6 in

Hobbs has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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