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Weather & Climate in Holloman AFB, NM
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Holloman AFB enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°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 9.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 4,058 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,058 ft (1,237 m) |
| Area | 12.7 sq mi (32.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 323/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8460°N, 106.0959°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Doña Ana County County |
| Nearest Airport | Alamogordo-White Sands Regional (ALM) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
64 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| May 31, 2010 | 33 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico | M4.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 31 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico | M4.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 1999 | 26 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico | M4.0 | 140 km | 1 km |
| May 30, 1999 | 26 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico | M3.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2015 | 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico | M3.9 | 130 km | 4 km |
| Feb 27, 1990 | 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico | M3.9 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jun 22, 2004 | 32 km SW of Atoka, New Mexico | M3.7 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico | M3.6 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 37 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico | M3.5 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Jun 20, 1991 | 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico | M3.5 | 93 km | 0 km |
| Mar 17, 1999 | 25 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico | M3.5 | 136 km | 1 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico | M3.4 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 2002 | 27 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico | M3.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2014 | 8 km ENE of Luis Lopez, New Mexico | M3.3 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 35 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico | M3.3 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 35 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico | M3.3 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Dec 22, 1993 | 0 km W of Ruidoso, New Mexico | M3.2 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico | M3.2 | 93 km | 0 km |
| Feb 1, 2015 | 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico | M3.1 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 2002 | 27 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico | M3.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
36 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 27, 1982 | EF2 | 13 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 2019 | EF1 | 17 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 4, 1991 | EF1 | 26 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1989 | EF1 | 11 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1987 | EF1 | 99 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1972 | EF1 | 100 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 1972 | EF1 | 75 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 1959 | EF1 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1959 | EF1 | 17 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1959 | EF1 | 51 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2020 | EF0 | 13 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2019 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2018 | EF0 | 87 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2017 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 15, 2016 | EF0 | 96 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 2015 | EF0 | 65 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 2010 | EF0 | 77 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2007 | EF0 | 36 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2007 | EF0 | 32 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2007 | EF0 | 78 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 105 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 | 88 km |
| 2012 | LITTLE BEAR | 37,935 | 74 km |
| 2011 | MAYHILL | 33,563 | 66 km |
| 1993 | ESCONDIDO | 25,700 | 81 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 22,591 | 84 km |
| 2009 | PICACHO | 16,411 | 98 km |
| 2002 | NUMBER 52 | 16,067 | 80 km |
| 1994 | YELLOWWELL | 16,010 | 76 km |
| 2000 | SCOTTABLE | 15,017 | 47 km |
| 2009 | OROGRANDE | 14,853 | 62 km |
| 1994 | HAT | 14,842 | 91 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 14,645 | 69 km |
| 2002 | PENASCO | 14,343 | 49 km |
| 2000 | HAY MEADOW | 13,553 | 63 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 12,998 | 69 km |
| 2011 | ABRAMS | 12,786 | 70 km |
| 2001 | BENNETT MT | 10,249 | 48 km |
| 2011 | WHITE | 10,124 | 76 km |
| 2011 | LINCOLNCANYON COMPLX | 10,005 | 85 km |
| 1996 | CHINO WELL | 7,880 | 55 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in |
Holloman AFB has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and April the driest (0.2").