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Weather & Climate in La Jara, NM
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Jara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°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 12.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.1 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 7,429 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,429 ft (2,264 m) |
| Area | 14.3 sq mi (36.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1055°N, 106.9419°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Rio Arriba County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.4 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Jul 12, 2021 | 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico | M4.2 | 22 km | 13 km |
| May 18, 2023 | 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico | M3.8 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico | M3.7 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico | M3.7 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Sep 14, 2009 | 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico | M3.5 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Oct 20, 2016 | 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico | M3.5 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico | M3.5 | 99 km | 6 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico | M3.5 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico | M3.3 | 21 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico | M3.2 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2017 | 17 km S of Mora, New Mexico | M3.1 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2021 | 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico | M3.1 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico | M3.0 | 7 km | 3 km |
| Jun 14, 2018 | 0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico | M3.0 | 10 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico | M3.0 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2007 | 5 km W of La Cienega, New Mexico | M3.0 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico | M3.0 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2021 | 3 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico | M2.9 | 22 km | 6 km |
| Dec 9, 1991 | 5 km N of Meadow Lake, New Mexico | M2.9 | 144 km | 14 km |
| Jan 26, 2020 | 1 km SSE of Galisteo, New Mexico | M2.9 | 121 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
20 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 29, 2014 | EF1 | 89 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1988 | EF1 | 97 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 26, 1966 | EF1 | 89 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 1966 | EF1 | 97 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 2021 | EF0 | 95 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 2021 | EF0 | 86 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Feb 17, 2019 | EF0 | 44 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2018 | EF0 | 74 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 2017 | EF0 | 90 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2017 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2016 | EF0 | 40 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2012 | EF0 | 98 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2007 | EF0 | 90 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1999 | EF0 | 14 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 29, 1998 | EF0 | 65 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1991 | EF0 | 98 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 1959 | EF0 | 95 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1959 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 20, 1957 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 19, 1957 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 174 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 | 54 km |
| 2022 | CERRO PELADO | 45,620 | 55 km |
| 2000 | CERRO GRANDE | 44,279 | 60 km |
| 2013 | THOMPSON RIDGE | 21,077 | 42 km |
| 1996 | DOME | 15,783 | 64 km |
| 1996 | ARCHULETA | 15,613 | 99 km |
| 2010 | SOUTH FORK | 12,585 | 48 km |
| 2017 | BONITA | 7,754 | 89 km |
| 2017 | HONDITO | 6,949 | 100 km |
| 1998 | OSO | 5,297 | 57 km |
| 2022 | MIDNIGHT | 5,293 | 76 km |
| 2023 | ALAMOSA RX UNIT 1 FY24 | 4,616 | 81 km |
| 2014 | PINO | 4,415 | 52 km |
| 2002 | LAKES | 4,306 | 33 km |
| 2002 | MONTOYA | 4,116 | 66 km |
| 2005 | PINE CANYON | 4,092 | 67 km |
| 2018 | VENADO | 4,007 | 38 km |
| 2014 | DIEGO | 3,983 | 23 km |
| 2006 | BEAR PAW | 3,277 | 13 km |
| 2017 | OJITOS | 3,260 | 31 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in |
La Jara has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.1").