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Weather & Climate in Lee Acres, NM

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

Lee Acres experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 5,489 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,489 ft (1,673 m)
Area10.3 sq mi (26.7 km²)
Population Density432/sq mi
Coordinates36.7048°N, 108.0615°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySan Juan County County
Nearest AirportFour Corners Regional (FMN)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
74% below US avg
Snowfall 10.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.34"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.5 / 100
Community Resilience5.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 129 km 13 km
Apr 22, 2017 4 km SSW of Bluff, Utah M3.7 147 km 9 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 127 km 10 km
Jun 6, 2008 10 km NE of Bluff, Utah M3.6 145 km 12 km
Mar 10, 2023 16 km S of Ophir, Colorado M3.6 114 km 7 km
Sep 14, 2009 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.5 144 km 5 km
Apr 9, 2021 2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.3 124 km 5 km
Jul 4, 2021 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico M3.1 88 km 5 km
Jun 14, 2018 0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 114 km 5 km
Jun 26, 2018 3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 118 km 3 km
Jul 12, 2021 4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.0 124 km 10 km
Feb 8, 2021 3 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 127 km 6 km
Jun 18, 2002 39 km SW of Creede, Colorado M2.9 123 km 5 km
Sep 1, 2024 7 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 128 km 10 km
Jun 17, 2022 4 km NNW of Regina, New Mexico M2.8 111 km 3 km
Jan 17, 2009 11 km NNW of Cañones, New Mexico M2.8 149 km 5 km
Jun 10, 2020 5 km WNW of Tsaile, Arizona M2.8 117 km 14 km
Jan 30, 2023 18 km WSW of Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico M2.7 94 km 5 km
Jul 12, 2021 4 km SE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.7 128 km 10 km
Jul 13, 2021 4 km NE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.7 126 km 10 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: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 25, 1985 EF2 85 km 0.5 mi 0
May 10, 1957 EF2 14 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 5, 2004 EF1 52 km 2.5 mi 0
Aug 5, 1999 EF1 41 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 7, 1997 EF1 89 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 5, 1970 EF1 97 km 1.5 mi 0
Aug 30, 1966 EF1 43 km 1.5 mi 0
Mar 21, 2020 EF0 21 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 10, 2015 EF0 13 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 18, 2013 EF0 15 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 10, 2013 EF0 55 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 18, 2011 EF0 81 km 0.3 mi 0
Aug 29, 2002 EF0 61 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 26 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 26 km 0.1 mi 0
May 30, 1992 EF0 47 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 28, 1990 EF0 13 km 0.2 mi 0
May 28, 1963 EF0 6 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MISSIONARY RIDGE (68,919 acres, 2002).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2002 MISSIONARY RIDGE 68,919 90 km
2018 416 55,123 89 km
2000 BIRCHER 23,317 65 km
1996 ARCHULETA 15,613 99 km
1994 UNNAMED 13,234 48 km
2012 WEBER 10,898 68 km
2001 SANDOVAL 6,773 79 km
2017 EIGHT FOUR TWO 5,954 80 km
1986 WESTTOE 5,397 97 km
1986 HOGAN 5,298 98 km
2018 BURRO 5,242 90 km
2000 PONY 5,224 70 km
1996 CHAPIN 5 4,832 71 km
2016 GREATER GRACIA RX 3,960 86 km
2002 CARRIZO 1 3,701 94 km
2005 HOOK LAKE 3,609 99 km
1984 FERNANDO 3,419 94 km
2020 EAST CANYON 3,031 67 km
1987 AZTECTHREE 2,857 82 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,852 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 0.9 in
February 36°F (2°C) 0.7 in
March 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 76°F (25°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Wettest
September 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.8 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Lee Acres has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.4").

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