Weather & Climate in Lybrook, NM

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

Lybrook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°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 10.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.9 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 7,327 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	48.5°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-3°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,327 ft (2,233 m)
Area	3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density	30/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2241°N, 107.5579°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	San Juan County County
Nearest Airport	Four Corners Regional (FMN) 52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.4"

73% below US avg

Snowfall 16.9"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.93"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	88.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	91.5 / 100
Community Resilience	5.3 / 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

35 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	73 km	13 km
May 18, 2023	8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico	M3.8	95 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	71 km	10 km
Jun 4, 2008	8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.7	112 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	132 km	6 km
Sep 14, 2009	7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.5	105 km	5 km
Oct 17, 2011	3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico	M3.5	148 km	5 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	111 km	5 km
Apr 9, 2021	2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.3	69 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.2	135 km	5 km
Jul 4, 2021	24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico	M3.1	79 km	5 km
Aug 15, 2007	5 km W of La Cienega, New Mexico	M3.0	143 km	5 km
Jun 14, 2018	0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	54 km	5 km
Jun 26, 2018	3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	57 km	3 km
Jul 12, 2021	4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.0	70 km	10 km
Sep 1, 2024	7 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico	M2.9	74 km	10 km
Feb 8, 2021	3 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico	M2.9	71 km	6 km
Jan 17, 2009	11 km NNW of Cañones, New Mexico	M2.8	97 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2022	4 km NNW of Regina, New Mexico	M2.8	52 km	3 km
Jul 17, 2009	17 km SSE of Eagle Nest, New Mexico	M2.8	107 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

13 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 10, 1957	EF2	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 30, 1966	EF1	64 km	1.5 mi	0
Mar 21, 2020	EF0	79 km	0.5 mi	0
May 30, 2019	EF0	76 km	0.4 mi	0
Feb 17, 2019	EF0	46 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 13, 2016	EF0	35 km	0.0 mi	0
Jun 10, 2015	EF0	61 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 18, 2013	EF0	75 km	0.2 mi	0
Oct 23, 2000	EF0	95 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 23, 2000	EF0	95 km	0.1 mi	0
May 25, 1999	EF0	51 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 28, 1990	EF0	80 km	0.2 mi	0
May 28, 1963	EF0	68 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 (163 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	163 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: THOMPSON RIDGE (21,077 acres, 2013).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2013	THOMPSON RIDGE	21,077	97 km
1996	ARCHULETA	15,613	99 km
2019	TRIPLE NICKLE	7,819	100 km
2001	SANDOVAL	6,773	98 km
2002	LAKES	4,306	85 km
2018	VENADO	4,007	83 km
2014	DIEGO	3,983	80 km
2006	BEAR PAW	3,277	60 km
2017	OJITOS	3,260	79 km
2017	MOYA PRESCRIBED BURN 2017	3,184	55 km
1999	UNNAMED	2,852	66 km
2001	VALLES	2,460	43 km
2019	FRENCH MESA RX BURN 2019	2,168	71 km
2023	BLACK FEATHER	2,136	72 km
2010	GRAVE	1,917	70 km
1995	BLACK HORSE	1,855	98 km
2021	STABLE CANYON RX	1,761	84 km
2010	VIRGIN CANYON	1,697	90 km
2015	NAVAJO RIVER	1,679	95 km
2023	GOLONDRINO MESA RX	1,617	77 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-3°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	31°F (-0°C)	0.6 in
March	38°F (3°C)	0.8 in
April	44°F (7°C)	0.4 in	Driest
May	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in
June	64°F (18°C)	0.6 in
July	70°F (21°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
September	62°F (17°C)	1.3 in
October	51°F (11°C)	1.1 in
November	38°F (3°C)	0.8 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	0.7 in

Lybrook has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and April the driest (0.4").

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