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Weather & Climate in Lindrith, NM

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

Lindrith experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°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 15.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 50.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 7,333 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,333 ft (2,235 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates36.3155°N, 107.0392°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyRio Arriba County County
Nearest AirportSanta Fe Regional (SAF)
72 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.5"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 50.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.56"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.7 / 100
Community Resilience9.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

44 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 28 km 13 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 116 km 5 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 26 km 10 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 65 km 5 km
Sep 14, 2009 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.5 58 km 5 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 125 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 124 km 6 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 109 km 5 km
May 10, 1991 24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado M3.4 134 km 5 km
Apr 9, 2021 2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.3 23 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2024 8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.2 129 km 5 km
Jul 4, 2021 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico M3.1 127 km 5 km
Jun 14, 2018 0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 16 km 5 km
Jul 12, 2021 4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.0 23 km 10 km
Jun 26, 2018 3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 19 km 3 km
Aug 15, 2007 5 km W of La Cienega, New Mexico M3.0 113 km 5 km
Mar 31, 2013 4 km NNE of Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico M3.0 132 km 5 km
Jan 26, 2019 22 km N of Pecos, New Mexico M2.9 138 km 4 km
Jan 26, 2020 1 km SSE of Galisteo, New Mexico M2.9 143 km 6 km
Jun 18, 2002 39 km SW of Creede, Colorado M2.9 143 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

9 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Sep 29, 2014 EF1 68 km 2.3 mi 0
Aug 30, 1966 EF1 74 km 1.5 mi 0
Feb 17, 2019 EF0 57 km 0.2 mi 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 96 km 3.8 mi 0
Aug 13, 2016 EF0 48 km 0.0 mi 0
Jun 10, 2015 EF0 97 km 0.2 mi 0
May 25, 1999 EF0 33 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 29, 1998 EF0 55 km 0.1 mi 0
May 28, 1963 EF0 97 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (190 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LAS CONCHAS (150,874 acres, 2011).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2011 LAS CONCHAS 150,874 74 km
2022 CERRO PELADO 45,620 78 km
2000 CERRO GRANDE 44,279 79 km
2013 THOMPSON RIDGE 21,077 64 km
1996 DOME 15,783 86 km
1996 ARCHULETA 15,613 76 km
2010 SOUTH FORK 12,585 62 km
2017 BONITA 7,754 85 km
2017 HONDITO 6,949 97 km
2001 SANDOVAL 6,773 88 km
1998 OSO 5,297 73 km
2022 MIDNIGHT 5,293 76 km
2023 ALAMOSA RX UNIT 1 FY24 4,616 82 km
2014 PINO 4,415 76 km
2002 LAKES 4,306 57 km
2002 MONTOYA 4,116 63 km
2005 PINE CANYON 4,092 70 km
2018 VENADO 4,007 63 km
2014 DIEGO 3,983 42 km
2016 GREATER GRACIA RX 3,960 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.2 in
April 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in Driest
May 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in
December 28°F (-3°C) 0.9 in

Lindrith has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (0.8").

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