Weather & Climate in Las Vegas, NM

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

Las Vegas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.0 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 6,438 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	48.9°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,438 ft (1,962 m)
Area	7.8 sq mi (20.3 km²)
Population Density	1,522/sq mi
Coordinates	35.6048°N, 105.2170°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Santa Fe County County
Nearest Airport	Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 22.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.50"

Driest Month (Feb) 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

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

Mar 22, 2004	30 km S of Weston, Colorado	M4.4	143 km	5 km
Aug 1, 2004	31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M4.3	142 km	5 km
Jul 29, 2009	32 km NNE of Cimarron, New Mexico	M4.1	137 km	5 km
Sep 16, 2011	26 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.9	149 km	5 km
Mar 20, 2015	25 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.8	149 km	5 km
Sep 13, 2003	33 km S of Weston, Colorado	M3.8	139 km	5 km
Jul 4, 1995	23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico	M3.8	80 km	5 km
Jan 18, 2010	30 km S of Segundo, Colorado	M3.8	143 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2015	27 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.7	148 km	4 km
Nov 20, 2009	29 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M3.7	145 km	5 km
Jun 4, 2008	8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.7	144 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	111 km	10 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	147 km	5 km
Mar 14, 2015	24 km SSW of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.6	150 km	2 km
Apr 28, 2003	32 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M3.6	140 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	145 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	147 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	148 km	6 km
Oct 17, 2011	3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico	M3.5	74 km	5 km
Apr 8, 2010	24 km S of Weston, Colorado	M3.5	150 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

57 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 27, 1992	EF2	74 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 4, 1978	EF2	80 km	2.0 mi	0
May 17, 1962	EF2	98 km	10.8 mi	0
Jun 8, 1989	EF1	85 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1982	EF1	1 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 1981	EF1	38 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1974	EF1	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 21, 1973	EF1	44 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 1971	EF1	69 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 26, 1966	EF1	77 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 18, 1966	EF1	48 km	0.8 mi	0
May 8, 1959	EF1	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 1, 2023	EF0	21 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 7, 2022	EF0	72 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	83 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 2, 2021	EF0	40 km	1.8 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	98 km	3.8 mi	0
Aug 9, 2017	EF0	58 km	0.3 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	80 km	4.9 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	75 km	0.3 mi	0

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

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	33 km
2022	COOKS PEAK	61,195	78 km
2006	CASA	27,452	94 km
2000	VIVEASH	22,468	36 km
2006	OJO FELIZ	17,767	56 km
2006	RIVERA MESA	16,412	78 km
1993	OJO	14,887	55 km
2002	CERRO PELON	13,015	58 km
2002	BORREGO	12,877	67 km
2020	LUNA	10,849	71 km
2011	PACHECO	9,790	59 km
2013	JAROSO	9,529	53 km
2006	LEVI	9,491	69 km
1992	FRONTIER	8,454	96 km
2018	EMILY	8,342	51 km
2000	DIAMOND	7,866	59 km
2018	LITTLE CONCHAS	7,429	51 km
1988	ROSA	7,387	96 km
2008	UNNAMED	7,351	74 km
2011	MILAGRO	7,102	67 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	35°F (1°C)	0.5 in	Driest
March	39°F (4°C)	0.7 in
April	46°F (8°C)	0.7 in
May	54°F (12°C)	1.6 in
June	63°F (17°C)	1.7 in
July	68°F (20°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
September	59°F (15°C)	2.1 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.2 in
November	39°F (4°C)	0.8 in
December	32°F (0°C)	0.7 in

Las Vegas has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.5").

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