Weather & Climate in Lovington, NM

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

Lovington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°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 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 3,911 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	63.0°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,911 ft (1,192 m)
Area	4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density	1,022/sq mi
Coordinates	32.9445°N, 103.3492°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Lea County County
Nearest Airport	Lea County Regional (HOB) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"

61% below US avg

Snowfall 1.4"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.72"

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

358 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Sep 17, 2024	2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake	M5.1	135 km	6 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	148 km	7 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	72 km	5 km
Mar 28, 2010	25 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico	M4.1	122 km	4 km
Jul 19, 2021	37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico	M4.0	103 km	8 km
Mar 14, 1999	26 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M4.0	126 km	1 km
Feb 23, 2024	15 km S of Atoka, New Mexico	M4.0	106 km	5 km
May 31, 2010	33 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M4.0	127 km	5 km
May 23, 2004	31 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico	M4.0	123 km	5 km
May 30, 1999	26 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.9	130 km	10 km
Apr 25, 2024	20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico	M3.9	109 km	8 km
Feb 18, 2020	40 km W of Mentone, Texas	M3.9	149 km	5 km
Apr 25, 2024	20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico	M3.8	108 km	9 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	129 km	6 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	133 km	8 km
Jun 22, 2004	32 km SW of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.7	124 km	5 km
Jun 12, 2025	34 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico	M3.7	113 km	8 km
Jun 21, 2003	15 km SW of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.6	112 km	5 km
May 2, 2025	36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.6	128 km	6 km
Sep 22, 2023	New Mexico	M3.5	73 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

227 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 58 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	99 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1969	EF3	69 km	0.1 mi	0
May 17, 1954	EF3	3 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF2	90 km	5.6 mi	0
Jun 19, 2013	EF2	95 km	5.2 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF2	23 km	8.4 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF2	98 km	1.5 mi	0
Apr 10, 1997	EF2	90 km	2.6 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	38 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	38 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	27 km	17.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	43 km	4.5 mi	0
May 27, 1982	EF2	34 km	0.1 mi	0
May 12, 1982	EF2	81 km	21.0 mi	0
Jun 14, 1972	EF2	21 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1963	EF2	97 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 18, 1961	EF2	83 km	0.1 mi	0
May 20, 1961	EF2	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 24, 1960	EF2	6 km	0.1 mi	0
May 15, 1957	EF2	55 km	2.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FRYING PAN RANCH (106,253 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	FRYING PAN RANCH	106,253	89 km
2006	MCDONALD	92,790	24 km
2011	ENTERPRISE	77,368	20 km
2009	CATO	53,730	78 km
2018	206	40,247	75 km
2000	VALENTINE COMPLEX	35,678	39 km
2000	GRANDE COMPLEX	34,597	17 km
2008	STILES COMPLEX	27,841	12 km
2011	MARTIN 2	26,841	11 km
2009	238	24,831	23 km
2008	FOUR LAKES	23,770	49 km
2011	KIZER 5	20,859	75 km
1988	FORT	20,320	19 km
2018	380	19,287	48 km
2006	BUCKEYE I	19,027	24 km
2008	UNNAMED	16,027	16 km
1988	TATUM	15,149	41 km
2011	JACKIE	14,622	35 km
1993	JALTWO	13,332	78 km
2017	1 SOUTH ANTELOPE	12,107	78 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	45°F (7°C)	0.5 in
March	52°F (11°C)	0.5 in
April	60°F (15°C)	0.6 in
May	69°F (20°C)	1.8 in
June	76°F (25°C)	2.2 in
July	80°F (27°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
September	71°F (22°C)	2.6 in
October	61°F (16°C)	1.3 in
November	49°F (10°C)	0.6 in
December	42°F (5°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Lovington has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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