Weather & Climate in Kingston, NM

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

Kingston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°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 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 6,249 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	58.1°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,249 ft (1,905 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	580/sq mi
Coordinates	32.9173°N, 107.7096°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Luna County County
Nearest Airport	Las Cruces International (LRU) 63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"

68% below US avg

Snowfall 2.7"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.70"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	51.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	80.9 / 100
Community Resilience	1.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Jun 29, 2014	13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona	M5.3	141 km	6 km
Jun 29, 2014	12 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M4.0	136 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2015	36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico	M3.9	85 km	4 km
Jul 3, 2014	11 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.9	134 km	5 km
Jul 11, 2014	5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	136 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	149 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2014	17 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	138 km	5 km
Jul 9, 2014	13 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	135 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	142 km	5 km
Jul 10, 2014	16 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	138 km	5 km
Oct 8, 2012	32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.6	150 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	148 km	5 km
Jul 6, 2014	Arizona	M3.5	141 km	5 km
Jul 11, 2014	12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	139 km	5 km
Jun 20, 1991	47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico	M3.5	139 km	0 km
Jun 30, 2014	19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	141 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	14 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	133 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	10 km SW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.4	139 km	5 km
Apr 27, 2019	2 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.4	133 km	10 km
May 23, 2007	4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico	M3.4	146 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

16 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 12, 1957	EF3	54 km	8.2 mi	0
Oct 9, 2006	EF1	78 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 13, 1989	EF1	57 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 28, 1989	EF1	79 km	4.0 mi	0
Aug 19, 1979	EF1	55 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 16, 1971	EF1	6 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 9, 1971	EF1	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 15, 1967	EF1	55 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 6, 2007	EF0	80 km	3.1 mi	0
Apr 29, 2007	EF0	81 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 22, 1987	EF0	47 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1982	EF0	49 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 31, 1979	EF0	47 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 7, 1966	EF0	96 km	0.7 mi	0
Jun 11, 1960	EF0	58 km	0.1 mi	0
May 16, 1958	EF0	43 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (181 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	181 km
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	191 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	33 km
2012	WHITEWATER-BALDY	306,923	92 km
2013	SILVER	137,884	14 km
2003	DRY LAKE COMPLEX (DRY LAKES)	113,956	76 km
2021	JOHNSON	95,808	78 km
2011	MILLER	84,760	65 km
2005	BLACK RANGE COMPLEX WFU	74,273	70 km
2023	PASS	66,071	68 km
2003	BOILER	56,796	61 km
1993	BRUSH	39,349	75 km
2022	BEAR TRAP	38,201	100 km
2002	MIDDLE	37,096	88 km
2006	BEAR	34,703	98 km
2000	CHANCE	33,064	93 km
2009	DIAMOND	32,021	45 km
1994	POT	30,248	87 km
2023	DIVIDE	26,614	96 km
1995	BONNER	26,381	34 km
2020	CUB	24,489	86 km
2017	CORRAL	20,503	49 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	0.9 in
February	37°F (3°C)	0.8 in
March	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in
April	47°F (8°C)	0.3 in	Driest
May	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in
June	63°F (17°C)	0.9 in
July	77°F (25°C)	3.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	64°F (18°C)	3.7 in
September	60°F (15°C)	2.6 in
October	51°F (11°C)	1.6 in
November	41°F (5°C)	1.0 in
December	35°F (2°C)	1.3 in	Coldest

Kingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (0.3").

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