Weather & Climate in Loco Hills, NM

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

Loco Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 3,651 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.6°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,651 ft (1,113 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density	71/sq mi
Coordinates	32.8197°N, 103.9784°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Lea County County
Nearest Airport	Lea County Regional (HOB) 45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"

68% below US avg

Snowfall 3.8"

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.68"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	86.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	66.0 / 100
Community Resilience	1.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

2,006 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.

May 4, 2025	59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M5.4	138 km	8 km
Mar 26, 2020	41 km W of Mentone, Texas	M5.0	123 km	10 km
Feb 15, 2025	53 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M5.0	130 km	6 km
Jul 21, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.9	133 km	6 km
Feb 18, 2025	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.7	133 km	4 km
Mar 25, 2022	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	135 km	7 km
Jun 1, 2022	53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	134 km	6 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	98 km	5 km
Aug 11, 2022	54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	133 km	7 km
Mar 17, 2021	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	134 km	6 km
Jun 25, 2021	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.4	134 km	6 km
Sep 1, 2022	38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.4	133 km	7 km
Jul 28, 2021	54 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M4.3	137 km	6 km
Jun 6, 2022	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	133 km	5 km
Mar 5, 2022	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	133 km	7 km
Jun 1, 2022	western Texas	M4.3	136 km	10 km
Mar 2, 2025	51 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	126 km	7 km
Feb 13, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	133 km	7 km
Jul 28, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	133 km	7 km
Jul 23, 2024	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	133 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

190 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 46 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 17, 1954	EF3	59 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 12, 2019	EF2	72 km	14.7 mi	0
Mar 12, 2019	EF2	48 km	15.2 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF2	60 km	8.4 mi	0
Jun 7, 1992	EF2	51 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	58 km	17.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	76 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	83 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	76 km	10.0 mi	0
May 31, 1991	EF2	62 km	1.0 mi	0
May 27, 1982	EF2	80 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 30, 1976	EF2	52 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 11, 1974	EF2	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 14, 1972	EF2	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 12, 1962	EF2	81 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 24, 1960	EF2	57 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 8, 2004	EF1	82 km	1.0 mi	0
May 6, 1997	EF1	75 km	1.0 mi	0
May 26, 1995	EF1	40 km	2.5 mi	0
Aug 2, 1989	EF1	86 km	2.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MCDONALD (92,790 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	MCDONALD	92,790	72 km
2011	ENTERPRISE	77,368	52 km
2009	CATO	53,730	81 km
2011	LAST CHANCE	53,486	88 km
2008	ROCKY	48,019	95 km
2000	VALENTINE COMPLEX	35,678	78 km
2000	GRANDE COMPLEX	34,597	54 km
2011	LOOP	29,771	78 km
2008	STILES COMPLEX	27,841	60 km
2009	FOUR MILE	27,609	99 km
2011	MARTIN 2	26,841	52 km
2009	238	24,831	56 km
2008	FOUR LAKES	23,770	84 km
1988	FORT	20,320	67 km
2018	380	19,287	84 km
2011	CROOKED CREEK	19,206	97 km
2006	BUCKEYE I	19,027	63 km
2011	ACREY	18,720	96 km
2010	CAVE WF INCIDENTS	17,648	95 km
2008	UNNAMED	16,027	45 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	46°F (8°C)	0.5 in
March	54°F (12°C)	0.4 in
April	61°F (16°C)	0.5 in
May	70°F (21°C)	1.4 in
June	78°F (26°C)	1.7 in
July	81°F (27°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	2.4 in
September	73°F (23°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
October	62°F (17°C)	1.2 in
November	51°F (10°C)	0.6 in
December	43°F (6°C)	0.5 in

Loco Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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