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Weather & Climate in Las Palomas, NM

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

Las Palomas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°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 10.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 4,260 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,260 ft (1,298 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density208/sq mi
Coordinates33.0589°N, 107.2982°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySierra County County
Nearest AirportLas Cruces International (LRU)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.0"
74% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.32"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.16"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.2 / 100
Community Resilience7.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Feb 27, 1990 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.9 119 km 5 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.9 91 km 4 km
Feb 21, 1990 31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.6 127 km 5 km
Jun 20, 1991 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico M3.5 99 km 0 km
May 1, 2025 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico M3.5 146 km 13 km
May 23, 2007 4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico M3.4 117 km 5 km
Jul 22, 2013 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.4 117 km 5 km
Mar 11, 2014 8 km ENE of Luis Lopez, New Mexico M3.3 116 km 8 km
May 19, 2011 40 km SSE of Datil, New Mexico M3.2 91 km 5 km
Jun 10, 1993 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico M3.2 99 km 0 km
Sep 16, 2015 9 km SE of La Joya, New Mexico M3.2 145 km 6 km
Jan 27, 2013 5 km ESE of La Joya, New Mexico M3.1 148 km 5 km
Feb 1, 2015 38 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 89 km 5 km
Feb 7, 2015 35 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 94 km 5 km
Feb 1, 2015 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 95 km 5 km
Feb 8, 2015 35 km W of Fairacres, New Mexico M3.0 88 km 5 km
Feb 28, 2013 10 km W of Lemitar, New Mexico M3.0 125 km 5 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.0 90 km 5 km
Feb 8, 2015 35 km ESE of Ventura, New Mexico M2.9 100 km 8 km
Jan 27, 2013 13 km SW of Sunshine, New Mexico M2.9 124 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Oct 12, 1957 EF3 94 km 8.2 mi 0
Oct 9, 2006 EF1 98 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 13, 1989 EF1 97 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 28, 1989 EF1 82 km 4.0 mi 0
Aug 19, 1979 EF1 96 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 16, 1971 EF1 36 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 15, 1967 EF1 97 km 0.1 mi 0
May 31, 2021 EF0 99 km 0.9 mi 0
Apr 29, 2007 EF0 83 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 13, 2006 EF0 97 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 19, 2001 EF0 97 km 0.3 mi 0
Jul 22, 1987 EF0 35 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 20, 1982 EF0 9 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 31, 1979 EF0 88 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 24, 1970 EF0 89 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 7, 1966 EF0 71 km 0.7 mi 0
Jun 11, 1960 EF0 20 km 0.1 mi 0
May 16, 1958 EF0 5 km 0.3 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 150 km
Red Hill Volcanic field 2,300 m (7,546 ft) -9450 194 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 53 km
2013 SILVER 137,884 51 km
2011 MILLER 84,760 97 km
2005 BLACK RANGE COMPLEX WFU 74,273 91 km
2023 PASS 66,071 92 km
2003 BOILER 56,796 74 km
2022 BEAR TRAP 38,201 85 km
2016 NORTH 34,562 90 km
2009 DIAMOND 32,021 66 km
1994 POT 30,248 70 km
1995 BONNER 26,381 56 km
1996 UNNAMED 22,591 92 km
2017 CORRAL 20,503 77 km
2020 GOOD 19,507 94 km
2000 BLOODGOOD 17,656 97 km
2020 VICS PEAK 16,283 63 km
1995 SOUTH 14,435 95 km
2015 RED CANYON 13,506 80 km
2021 DOAGY 12,941 84 km
1993 BELL 12,936 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 0.4 in
February 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
March 51°F (11°C) 0.3 in
April 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
December 40°F (5°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Las Palomas has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and April the driest (0.2").

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