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Weather & Climate in Melrose, NM
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Melrose enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°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 16.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 4,409 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,409 ft (1,344 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 317/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4295°N, 103.6294°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Curry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Clovis Regional (CVN) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| Mar 19, 1995 | 8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico | M3.3 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2014 | 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico | M3.3 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2010 | 23 km N of Adrian, Texas | M3.3 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 22 km S of Newkirk, New Mexico | M3.0 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 1998 | 6 km WSW of Logan, New Mexico | M3.0 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2017 | 13 km SW of Newkirk, New Mexico | M2.8 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jun 7, 2020 | 11 km NE of Adrian, Texas | M2.8 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2020 | 5 km SSW of Newkirk, New Mexico | M2.7 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 1993 | New Mexico | M2.7 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 2024 | 24 km S of Adrian, Texas | M2.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2012 | 28 km ESE of Nara Visa, New Mexico | M2.5 | 142 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
247 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 71 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 93 km | 130.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 2, 1995 | EF3 | 80 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1963 | EF3 | 56 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 1960 | EF3 | 86 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1957 | EF3 | 77 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2019 | EF2 | 67 km | 9.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2007 | EF2 | 47 km | 12.5 mi | 2 |
| Jun 27, 1992 | EF2 | 78 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1992 | EF2 | 55 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1991 | EF2 | 88 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1989 | EF2 | 89 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1972 | EF2 | 33 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 18, 1971 | EF2 | 90 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 18, 1971 | EF2 | 90 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF2 | 39 km | 39.8 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1969 | EF2 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 19, 1967 | EF2 | 84 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1965 | EF2 | 62 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1965 | EF2 | 99 km | 20.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1964 | 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: TIRE (44,942 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | TIRE | 44,942 | 23 km |
| 2000 | JOHNNY | 34,324 | 66 km |
| 2011 | WINDY | 24,687 | 35 km |
| 2005 | RANGE | 24,643 | 21 km |
| 2011 | KIZER 5 | 20,859 | 93 km |
| 2006 | JET | 13,889 | 47 km |
| 1989 | CAPROCK | 11,492 | 98 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,085 | 86 km |
| 2011 | BURNING TENT | 9,473 | 56 km |
| 1991 | BIG | 9,184 | 94 km |
| 2016 | KAISER 8 | 8,551 | 91 km |
| 1992 | FRONTIER | 8,454 | 99 km |
| 1990 | CHUCKWAGON FIRE | 8,287 | 97 km |
| 2023 | 1 SOUTH SAND RANCH RX 2023 | 6,489 | 99 km |
| 1994 | WOODS | 6,016 | 41 km |
| 2022 | ARCH | 5,849 | 61 km |
| 2011 | GARZA | 5,635 | 41 km |
| 1990 | REDONDO | 5,408 | 66 km |
| 1992 | NEWTON | 5,386 | 77 km |
| 2007 | BIG FIRE | 5,167 | 91 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Melrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").