Weather & Climate in Lamy, NM

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

Lamy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 31°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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.3 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 6,567 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	50.6°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,567 ft (2,002 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density	44/sq mi
Coordinates	35.4855°N, 105.8863°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Santa Fe County County
Nearest Airport	Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"

68% below US avg

Snowfall 22.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.72"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.51"

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

73 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	145 km	12 km
Nov 8, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.4	145 km	6 km
Jul 12, 2021	5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M4.2	113 km	13 km
Jan 31, 1990	5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.0	146 km	10 km
Jul 4, 1995	23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico	M3.8	128 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	73 km	10 km
Jun 4, 2008	8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.7	122 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	115 km	10 km
Nov 15, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	145 km	7 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	107 km	5 km
May 5, 1990	6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	147 km	7 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	86 km	6 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	109 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	107 km	5 km
May 24, 2004	8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.5	146 km	5 km
Oct 17, 2011	3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico	M3.5	42 km	5 km
Sep 14, 2009	7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.5	129 km	5 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	123 km	5 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	141 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1996	11 km WSW of Corona, New Mexico	M3.4	143 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1989	EF1	45 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 1988	EF1	67 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 13, 1982	EF1	62 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 1981	EF1	57 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 21, 1973	EF1	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 1971	EF1	20 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 26, 1966	EF1	44 km	0.3 mi	0
May 31, 1965	EF1	72 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1956	EF1	45 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 1, 2023	EF0	65 km	1.3 mi	0
Jul 23, 2021	EF0	66 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	24 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 2, 2021	EF0	81 km	1.8 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	39 km	1.7 mi	0
Aug 15, 2020	EF0	84 km	0.0 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	44 km	3.8 mi	0
Jul 6, 2017	EF0	46 km	0.0 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	58 km	4.9 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	23 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 17, 2016	EF0	77 km	0.0 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (190 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	190 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

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	59 km
2011	LAS CONCHAS	150,874	65 km
2022	CERRO PELADO	45,620	63 km
2000	CERRO GRANDE	44,279	61 km
2000	VIVEASH	22,468	36 km
2013	THOMPSON RIDGE	21,077	75 km
2016	DOG HEAD	19,816	80 km
2006	OJO FELIZ	17,767	97 km
1996	DOME	15,783	54 km
1993	OJO	14,887	100 km
2008	TRIGO	13,855	100 km
2002	BORREGO	12,877	57 km
2010	SOUTH FORK	12,585	80 km
2020	LUNA	10,849	95 km
2011	PACHECO	9,790	41 km
2013	JAROSO	9,529	50 km
2008	UNNAMED	7,351	77 km
2011	MILAGRO	7,102	87 km
2003	CAPULIN	6,155	43 km
2013	TRES LAGUNAS	5,832	33 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.7 in
March	42°F (6°C)	0.6 in
April	49°F (9°C)	0.5 in	Driest
May	58°F (15°C)	0.8 in
June	68°F (20°C)	1.1 in
July	71°F (22°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
September	63°F (17°C)	1.8 in
October	52°F (11°C)	1.2 in
November	40°F (4°C)	0.8 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	0.8 in

Lamy has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (0.5").

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