Weather & Climate in Jemez Pueblo, NM

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

Jemez Pueblo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.8 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 5,564 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	52.1°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,564 ft (1,696 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density	1,114/sq mi
Coordinates	35.6066°N, 106.7322°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Sandoval County County
Nearest Airport	Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"

60% below US avg

Snowfall 22.8"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.20"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	77.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	59.0 / 100
Community Resilience	41.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

79 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	128 km	12 km
Nov 8, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.4	129 km	6 km
Jul 12, 2021	5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M4.2	69 km	13 km
Jan 31, 1990	5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.0	130 km	10 km
May 18, 2023	8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico	M3.8	80 km	5 km
Jun 4, 2008	8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.7	106 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	108 km	10 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	70 km	10 km
Nov 15, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	128 km	7 km
May 5, 1990	6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	129 km	7 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	127 km	5 km
May 1, 2025	14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico	M3.5	142 km	13 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	129 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	131 km	5 km
Sep 14, 2009	7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.5	107 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	43 km	6 km
Oct 17, 2011	3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico	M3.5	74 km	5 km
May 24, 2004	8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.5	128 km	5 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	74 km	5 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	103 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

56 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 9 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 10, 1974	EF2	62 km	2.0 mi	1
Jun 8, 1989	EF1	96 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 1988	EF1	39 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 15, 1971	EF1	68 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 26, 1966	EF1	72 km	0.3 mi	0
May 31, 1965	EF1	49 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1956	EF1	68 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 23, 2021	EF0	37 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	69 km	0.2 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	39 km	1.7 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	92 km	0.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 2020	EF0	44 km	0.0 mi	0
Feb 17, 2019	EF0	60 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	40 km	3.8 mi	0
Sep 30, 2017	EF0	83 km	2.5 mi	0
Jul 6, 2017	EF0	37 km	0.0 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	62 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 13, 2016	EF0	68 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 17, 2016	EF0	94 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 7, 2015	EF0	78 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (146 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	146 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LAS CONCHAS (150,874 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	LAS CONCHAS	150,874	41 km
2022	CERRO PELADO	45,620	27 km
2000	CERRO GRANDE	44,279	50 km
2013	THOMPSON RIDGE	21,077	35 km
2016	DOG HEAD	19,816	93 km
1996	DOME	15,783	37 km
2002	BORREGO	12,877	95 km
2010	SOUTH FORK	12,585	59 km
2011	PACHECO	9,790	88 km
2019	TRIPLE NICKLE	7,819	80 km
2003	CAPULIN	6,155	87 km
2013	TRES LAGUNAS	5,832	97 km
1998	OSO	5,297	59 km
2008	BIG SPRING	5,050	100 km
2014	PINO	4,415	20 km
2002	LAKES	4,306	30 km
2020	MEDIO	4,231	83 km
2005	PINE CANYON	4,092	93 km
2018	VENADO	4,007	21 km
2014	DIEGO	3,983	52 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
February	38°F (3°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	44°F (7°C)	0.9 in
April	51°F (11°C)	0.7 in
May	60°F (16°C)	0.8 in
June	71°F (21°C)	0.7 in
July	72°F (22°C)	1.8 in
August	73°F (23°C)	2.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
September	66°F (19°C)	1.4 in
October	55°F (13°C)	1.2 in
November	42°F (6°C)	0.9 in
December	35°F (1°C)	0.7 in

Jemez Pueblo has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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