Weather & Climate in Las Nutrias, NM

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

Las Nutrias enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°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 8.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 4,764 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	56.8°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,764 ft (1,452 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density	53/sq mi
Coordinates	34.4698°N, 106.7708°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Valencia County County
Nearest Airport	Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.2"

78% below US avg

Snowfall 4.7"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.93"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	64.2 / 100
Community Resilience	3.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

83 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	10 km	12 km
Nov 8, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.4	8 km	6 km
Jan 31, 1990	5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.0	9 km	10 km
Feb 27, 1990	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.9	60 km	5 km
May 18, 2023	8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico	M3.8	123 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	81 km	10 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	54 km	5 km
May 5, 1990	6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	10 km	7 km
Feb 21, 1990	31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.6	55 km	5 km
Nov 15, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	8 km	7 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	58 km	5 km
Jun 20, 1991	47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico	M3.5	99 km	0 km
May 24, 2004	8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.5	12 km	5 km
May 1, 2025	14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico	M3.5	26 km	13 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	57 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	84 km	6 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	24 km	5 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	103 km	5 km
Sep 23, 2009	29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico	M3.4	97 km	5 km
May 23, 2007	4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico	M3.4	47 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 27, 1975	EF2	22 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 10, 1974	EF2	77 km	2.0 mi	1
May 13, 2012	EF1	63 km	1.2 mi	0
Sep 13, 1988	EF1	92 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 5, 1966	EF1	26 km	0.2 mi	0
May 31, 1965	EF1	81 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1956	EF1	94 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 2, 1950	EF1	57 km	7.9 mi	0
Jul 23, 2021	EF0	94 km	0.0 mi	0
May 31, 2021	EF0	24 km	0.9 mi	0
May 31, 2021	EF0	89 km	0.9 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	35 km	0.0 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	31 km	0.7 mi	0
Aug 15, 2020	EF0	82 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 15, 2020	EF0	7 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 3, 2018	EF0	68 km	2.6 mi	0
Jun 3, 2018	EF0	94 km	2.4 mi	0
Sep 30, 2017	EF0	67 km	2.5 mi	0
Jul 17, 2016	EF0	64 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 7, 2015	EF0	86 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (109 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	109 km
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	118 km
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	191 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NORTH (34,562 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	NORTH	34,562	91 km
2016	DOG HEAD	19,816	60 km
2009	EAST MAGDALENA RX	15,626	63 km
2008	TRIGO	13,855	43 km
2017	TIFFANY	8,654	92 km
2009	BLACK BUTTE	8,124	12 km
1996	SAN PEDRO	8,048	70 km
2010	FISHER RX	7,892	97 km
1994	OSCURA	7,179	96 km
2007	OJO PEAK	6,118	36 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,083	36 km
2008	BIG SPRING	5,050	50 km
2006	MARCIAL	4,873	85 km
2017	NMSER FY17 RX #1	4,817	15 km
2004	LOOKOUT	4,778	92 km
2008	LADRONE RX	4,406	28 km
2002	MIDDLE TANK	4,279	16 km
2019	NMSER-FY18-RX-NORTH DIAMOND	4,261	16 km
2008	SAN PASQUAL RX	3,971	77 km
2012	LOWER TAYLOR RX LP11	3,967	88 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	0.4 in
March	47°F (8°C)	0.4 in
April	54°F (12°C)	0.4 in
May	63°F (17°C)	0.5 in
June	72°F (22°C)	0.6 in
July	78°F (26°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
September	69°F (21°C)	1.4 in
October	58°F (14°C)	1.1 in
November	45°F (7°C)	0.5 in
December	36°F (2°C)	0.5 in

Las Nutrias has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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