Weather & Climate in Hope, NM

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

Hope enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°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 12.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 4,100 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.9°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,100 ft (1,250 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density	81/sq mi
Coordinates	32.8174°N, 104.7369°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Eddy County County
Nearest Airport	Sierra Blanca Regional (RUI) 64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.9"

66% below US avg

Snowfall 3.4"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.60"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	83.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	56.9 / 100
Community Resilience	12.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

1,679 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.

May 4, 2025	59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M5.4	133 km	8 km
Mar 26, 2020	41 km W of Mentone, Texas	M5.0	139 km	10 km
Feb 15, 2025	53 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M5.0	139 km	6 km
Jul 21, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.9	130 km	6 km
Feb 18, 2025	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.7	125 km	4 km
Mar 25, 2022	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	131 km	7 km
Jun 1, 2022	53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	124 km	6 km
Mar 17, 2021	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	134 km	6 km
Aug 11, 2022	54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	130 km	7 km
Jun 25, 2021	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.4	133 km	6 km
Jun 6, 2022	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	124 km	5 km
Mar 5, 2022	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	135 km	7 km
Jul 28, 2021	54 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M4.3	142 km	6 km
Jan 9, 2025	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	133 km	6 km
Jul 23, 2024	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	131 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	131 km	7 km
Feb 22, 2023	western Texas	M4.2	132 km	7 km
Mar 2, 2025	51 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	130 km	7 km
Jul 28, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	131 km	7 km
Jun 8, 2022	58 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.1	131 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

113 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 40 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 12, 2019	EF2	94 km	14.7 mi	0
Mar 12, 2019	EF2	34 km	15.2 mi	0
Jun 7, 1992	EF2	64 km	0.5 mi	0
May 31, 1991	EF2	75 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 12, 1982	EF2	96 km	15.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1976	EF2	38 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 11, 1974	EF2	49 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 12, 1962	EF2	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 8, 2004	EF1	51 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 10, 1989	EF1	13 km	8.0 mi	0
May 11, 1989	EF1	93 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 5, 1981	EF1	65 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 29, 1981	EF1	58 km	0.1 mi	0
May 20, 1979	EF1	32 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 1971	EF1	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 4, 1967	EF1	79 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 31, 1966	EF1	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 10, 1965	EF1	68 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 10, 1965	EF1	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 4, 1965	EF1	33 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (154 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	154 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	74 km
2011	LAST CHANCE	53,486	60 km
2008	ROCKY	48,019	44 km
2011	MAYHILL	33,563	64 km
2011	LOOP	29,771	73 km
2009	FOUR MILE	27,609	30 km
1990	BIG	24,768	84 km
2008	BONNEY	22,162	57 km
2011	BATON ROUGE COMPLEX	21,641	46 km
2011	CROOKED CREEK	19,206	32 km
2011	ACREY	18,720	49 km
2010	CAVE WF INCIDENTS	17,648	78 km
2009	PICACHO	16,411	33 km
2002	NUMBER 52	16,067	83 km
1994	YELLOWWELL	16,010	76 km
2000	SCOTTABLE	15,017	81 km
2016	COYOTE	14,517	96 km
2002	PENASCO	14,343	78 km
1998	UNNAMED	12,998	84 km
2009	FRESQUEZ 2	11,512	76 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	0.4 in
February	46°F (8°C)	0.4 in
March	52°F (11°C)	0.3 in	Driest
April	60°F (16°C)	0.4 in
May	69°F (20°C)	1.1 in
June	77°F (25°C)	1.6 in
July	80°F (27°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
September	71°F (21°C)	2.6 in
October	61°F (16°C)	1.1 in
November	50°F (10°C)	0.6 in
December	42°F (6°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (0.3").

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