Weather & Climate in Hyde Park, NM

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

Hyde Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 7,967 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	51.1°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,967 ft (2,428 m)
Area	2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density	159/sq mi
Coordinates	35.7112°N, 105.8866°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Santa Fe County County
Nearest Airport	Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"

61% below US avg

Snowfall 28.1"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	86.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	63.3 / 100
Community Resilience	33.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	No Rating
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Aug 1, 2004	31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M4.3	147 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M4.2	97 km	13 km
Jul 4, 1995	23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico	M3.8	113 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	98 km	10 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	98 km	10 km
Jun 4, 2008	8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.7	98 km	5 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	132 km	5 km
Sep 14, 2009	7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.5	106 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	131 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	97 km	6 km
Oct 17, 2011	3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico	M3.5	18 km	5 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	143 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	133 km	5 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	147 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.4	131 km	5 km
Apr 9, 2021	2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.3	102 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.2	101 km	5 km
Sep 29, 2017	17 km S of Mora, New Mexico	M3.1	52 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.0	102 km	10 km
Jun 14, 2018	0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	111 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

59 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1989	EF1	70 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 1988	EF1	79 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 13, 1982	EF1	62 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 1981	EF1	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 21, 1973	EF1	72 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 1971	EF1	11 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 26, 1966	EF1	20 km	0.3 mi	0
May 31, 1965	EF1	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1956	EF1	67 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 1, 2023	EF0	56 km	1.3 mi	0
Jul 23, 2021	EF0	78 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	46 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 2, 2021	EF0	67 km	1.8 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	45 km	1.7 mi	0
Aug 15, 2020	EF0	96 km	0.0 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	37 km	3.8 mi	0
Jul 6, 2017	EF0	55 km	0.0 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	16 km	0.3 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	82 km	4.9 mi	0
Jul 7, 2015	EF0	76 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HERMITS PEAK (352,046 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	HERMITS PEAK	352,046	45 km
2011	LAS CONCHAS	150,874	52 km
2022	CERRO PELADO	45,620	56 km
2000	CERRO GRANDE	44,279	45 km
2000	VIVEASH	22,468	27 km
2013	THOMPSON RIDGE	21,077	64 km
2006	OJO FELIZ	17,767	81 km
1996	DOME	15,783	44 km
1993	OJO	14,887	85 km
2002	CERRO PELON	13,015	88 km
2002	BORREGO	12,877	32 km
2010	SOUTH FORK	12,585	62 km
2020	LUNA	10,849	74 km
2011	PACHECO	9,790	17 km
2013	JAROSO	9,529	28 km
2018	EMILY	8,342	94 km
2017	BONITA	7,754	99 km
2008	UNNAMED	7,351	98 km
2003	CAPULIN	6,155	19 km
2013	TRES LAGUNAS	5,832	20 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	0.9 in
February	33°F (0°C)	0.9 in
March	38°F (4°C)	0.9 in
April	45°F (7°C)	0.8 in	Driest
May	54°F (12°C)	1.1 in
June	64°F (18°C)	1.4 in
July	71°F (22°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
September	60°F (16°C)	2.0 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.3 in
November	38°F (3°C)	1.0 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	1.1 in	Coldest

Hyde Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (0.8").

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