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Weather & Climate in Logan, NM

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

Logan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.1 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 3,797 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,797 ft (1,157 m)
Area10.3 sq mi (26.6 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates35.3555°N, 103.4530°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyQuay County County
Nearest AirportClovis Regional (CVN)
68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 17.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.6 / 100
Community Resilience31.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 149 km 5 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 150 km 5 km
Mar 17, 2022 13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico M3.8 112 km 5 km
Jun 19, 2002 19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico M3.7 140 km 5 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 82 km 5 km
Mar 31, 2022 8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico M3.4 116 km 5 km
Mar 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.3 80 km 5 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 140 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2014 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico M3.3 35 km 5 km
Nov 30, 1993 29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 68 km 5 km
Sep 29, 1993 30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 71 km 5 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 77 km 2 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 149 km 5 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 98 km 5 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 96 km 3 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 144 km 5 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 149 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 149 km 5 km
Apr 1, 2025 22 km S of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.0 89 km 5 km
Jul 14, 1998 6 km WSW of Logan, New Mexico M3.0 2 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

134 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 25 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 14, 1977 EF3 78 km 0.1 mi 0
May 23, 2010 EF2 87 km 8.8 mi 0
May 25, 1996 EF2 79 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF2 93 km 0.8 mi 0
May 12, 1989 EF2 99 km 7.0 mi 0
May 10, 1972 EF2 62 km 2.5 mi 0
Apr 17, 1970 EF2 84 km 39.8 mi 0
Jun 18, 1968 EF2 1 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 11, 1964 EF2 42 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 12, 1963 EF2 26 km 0.1 mi 0
May 17, 1962 EF2 98 km 10.8 mi 0
Jun 3, 1961 EF2 18 km 4.3 mi 0
Dec 27, 2019 EF1 87 km 4.8 mi 0
May 16, 2016 EF1 97 km 0.9 mi 0
May 23, 2010 EF1 64 km 5.7 mi 0
May 23, 2010 EF1 85 km 9.3 mi 0
Mar 23, 2007 EF1 4 km 2.7 mi 0
Jun 2, 1995 EF1 49 km 11.0 mi 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF1 27 km 5.0 mi 0
May 16, 1989 EF1 95 km 3.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GLADSTONE (44,125 acres, 2006).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2006 GLADSTONE 44,125 94 km
2011 WINDY 24,687 70 km
2022 MITCHELL 23,220 66 km
2006 CANADIAN 17,710 55 km
1999 UNNAMED 16,755 58 km
2006 CLAPHAM 14,696 87 km
2011 BRITT 13,980 44 km
2006 VAN MEYER FIRE 13,011 64 km
2006 UNNAMED 10,795 76 km
1989 LIBBY 10,695 59 km
1990 CHUCKWAGON FIRE 8,287 49 km
2016 CLAVEL 7,115 81 km
2017 GRIFFITH 7,071 38 km
1994 WOODS 6,016 66 km
2023 BIG FIN FLATS 5,660 76 km
1990 REDONDO 5,408 41 km
2007 BIG FIRE 5,167 62 km
2017 HUTCHINSON 4,946 61 km
2015 NORTH CUT 4,353 85 km
1998 HEATHER 4,249 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
April 56°F (14°C) 0.8 in
May 65°F (19°C) 1.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
October 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Logan has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.3").

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