Weather & Climate in Hot Springs Landing, NM

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

Hot Springs Landing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°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 9.2 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 4,531 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.6°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,531 ft (1,381 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	133/sq mi
Coordinates	33.2047°N, 107.2100°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Sierra County County
Nearest Airport	Las Cruces International (LRU) 65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.2"

76% below US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.24"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.16"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	55.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	95.2 / 100
Community Resilience	7.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Jan 29, 1990	6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.5	143 km	12 km
Nov 8, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.4	142 km	6 km
Jan 31, 1990	5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.0	142 km	10 km
Feb 27, 1990	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.9	101 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2015	36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico	M3.9	108 km	4 km
May 5, 1990	6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	142 km	7 km
Nov 15, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	143 km	7 km
Feb 21, 1990	31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.6	109 km	5 km
May 1, 2025	14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico	M3.5	129 km	13 km
May 24, 2004	8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.5	143 km	5 km
Jun 20, 1991	47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico	M3.5	82 km	0 km
May 23, 2007	4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico	M3.4	99 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2013	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.4	99 km	5 km
Jul 31, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.3	143 km	8 km
Mar 11, 2014	8 km ENE of Luis Lopez, New Mexico	M3.3	98 km	8 km
Sep 16, 2015	9 km SE of La Joya, New Mexico	M3.2	127 km	6 km
Apr 6, 2011	17 km WNW of La Joya, New Mexico	M3.2	135 km	5 km
Jun 10, 1993	47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico	M3.2	82 km	0 km
Dec 22, 1993	0 km W of Ruidoso, New Mexico	M3.2	143 km	10 km
May 19, 2011	40 km SSE of Datil, New Mexico	M3.2	80 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

14 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 13, 2012	EF1	99 km	1.2 mi	0
Jul 28, 1989	EF1	98 km	4.0 mi	0
Sep 16, 1971	EF1	51 km	0.1 mi	0
May 31, 2021	EF0	82 km	0.9 mi	0
Jul 5, 2012	EF0	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 29, 2007	EF0	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 22, 1987	EF0	51 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1982	EF0	9 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 24, 1970	EF0	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 7, 1966	EF0	78 km	0.7 mi	0
Aug 2, 1965	EF0	90 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 1960	EF0	25 km	0.1 mi	0
May 16, 1958	EF0	14 km	0.3 mi	0
May 17, 1954	EF0	87 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (135 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	135 km
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	190 km
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	192 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	59 km
2013	SILVER	137,884	63 km
2005	BLACK RANGE COMPLEX WFU	74,273	93 km
2023	PASS	66,071	95 km
2003	BOILER	56,796	75 km
2022	BEAR TRAP	38,201	72 km
2016	NORTH	34,562	76 km
2000	CHANCE	33,064	98 km
2009	DIAMOND	32,021	71 km
1994	POT	30,248	57 km
1995	BONNER	26,381	62 km
1996	UNNAMED	22,591	76 km
2017	CORRAL	20,503	83 km
2020	VICS PEAK	16,283	50 km
2009	EAST MAGDALENA RX	15,626	86 km
1995	SOUTH	14,435	98 km
2015	RED CANYON	13,506	67 km
2021	DOAGY	12,941	85 km
1993	BELL	12,936	94 km
2009	MEASON	12,781	74 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	0.4 in
February	45°F (7°C)	0.3 in
March	51°F (10°C)	0.2 in
April	58°F (14°C)	0.2 in	Driest
May	67°F (19°C)	0.4 in
June	76°F (24°C)	0.7 in
July	81°F (27°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
September	70°F (21°C)	1.7 in
October	60°F (15°C)	1.1 in
November	48°F (9°C)	0.6 in
December	40°F (4°C)	0.7 in	Coldest

Hot Springs Landing has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and April the driest (0.2").

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