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Weather & Climate in La Boca, NM

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

La Boca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 6,282 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,282 ft (1,915 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density141/sq mi
Coordinates36.9945°N, 107.6064°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLa Plata County County
Nearest AirportFour Corners Regional (FMN)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 7.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.01"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.0 / 100
Community Resilience48.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.

Sep 13, 1994 17 km N of Sawpit, Colorado M4.4 133 km 10 km
Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 115 km 13 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 124 km 5 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 113 km 10 km
Mar 10, 2023 16 km S of Ophir, Colorado M3.6 83 km 7 km
Sep 14, 2009 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.5 114 km 5 km
May 10, 1991 24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado M3.4 105 km 5 km
Apr 9, 2021 2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.3 110 km 5 km
Jul 4, 2021 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico M3.1 135 km 5 km
Jun 14, 2018 0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 106 km 5 km
Jun 26, 2018 3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 110 km 3 km
Jul 12, 2021 4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.0 109 km 10 km
Jun 18, 2002 39 km SW of Creede, Colorado M2.9 74 km 5 km
Sep 1, 2024 7 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 112 km 10 km
Feb 8, 2021 3 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 112 km 6 km
May 2, 2013 2 km E of Loghill Village, Colorado M2.9 135 km 4 km
Jun 17, 2022 4 km NNW of Regina, New Mexico M2.8 102 km 3 km
Jan 17, 1994 6 km ENE of Loghill Village, Colorado M2.8 137 km 5 km
Jan 17, 2009 11 km NNW of Cañones, New Mexico M2.8 128 km 5 km
Sep 14, 1994 20 km ENE of Norwood, Colorado M2.8 141 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Oct 10, 1997 EF2 97 km 3.0 mi 0
Apr 25, 1985 EF2 95 km 0.5 mi 0
May 10, 1957 EF2 65 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 29, 2014 EF1 71 km 2.3 mi 0
Oct 5, 2004 EF1 30 km 2.5 mi 0
Aug 5, 1999 EF1 47 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 7, 1997 EF1 49 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 30, 1966 EF1 22 km 1.5 mi 0
Mar 21, 2020 EF0 72 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 10, 2015 EF0 62 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 18, 2013 EF0 66 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 10, 2013 EF0 97 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 29, 2002 EF0 42 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 52 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 52 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 25, 1999 EF0 59 km 0.3 mi 0
May 30, 1992 EF0 27 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 28, 1990 EF0 60 km 0.2 mi 0
May 28, 1963 EF0 46 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MISSIONARY RIDGE (68,919 acres, 2002).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2002 MISSIONARY RIDGE 68,919 51 km
2018 416 55,123 61 km
2013 PAPOOSE 46,991 87 km
2013 WEST FORK COMPLEX - EAST ZONE 34,441 98 km
2012 LITTLE SAND 26,240 56 km
2000 BIRCHER 23,317 75 km
2013 WEST FORK COMPLEX 18,775 82 km
1996 ARCHULETA 15,613 53 km
1994 UNNAMED 13,234 37 km
2012 WEBER 10,898 67 km
2001 SANDOVAL 6,773 28 km
2017 EIGHT FOUR TWO 5,954 29 km
2018 BURRO 5,242 72 km
2000 PONY 5,224 87 km
1996 CHAPIN 5 4,832 82 km
2016 GREATER GRACIA RX 3,960 35 km
2017 MOYA PRESCRIBED BURN 2017 3,184 94 km
2020 EAST CANYON 3,031 63 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,852 61 km
2012 VALLECITO 2,764 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.2 in
February 32°F (0°C) 1.1 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in Wettest
September 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Coldest

La Boca has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (0.6").

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