Weather & Climate in Midway, NM

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

Midway enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°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 13.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 3,567 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.5°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,567 ft (1,087 m)
Area	2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density	229/sq mi
Coordinates	33.2973°N, 104.4512°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Chaves County County
Nearest Airport	Sierra Blanca Regional (RUI) 63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.3"

65% below US avg

Snowfall 3.6"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.44"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	87.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	73.3 / 100
Community Resilience	4.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

101 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Mar 28, 2010	25 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico	M4.1	96 km	4 km
May 31, 2010	33 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M4.0	87 km	5 km
Feb 23, 2024	15 km S of Atoka, New Mexico	M4.0	74 km	5 km
May 23, 2004	31 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico	M4.0	87 km	5 km
Mar 14, 1999	26 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M4.0	80 km	1 km
May 30, 1999	26 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.9	83 km	10 km
Jun 22, 2004	32 km SW of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.7	86 km	5 km
Jun 21, 2003	15 km SW of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.6	71 km	5 km
Mar 20, 2025	37 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico	M3.5	92 km	9 km
Apr 12, 2025	19 km NNW of Whites City, New Mexico	M3.5	107 km	8 km
Mar 17, 1999	25 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.5	82 km	1 km
Feb 24, 2024	6 km S of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.5	65 km	2 km
Sep 17, 2002	27 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.4	81 km	10 km
May 29, 2024	13 km S of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.4	72 km	9 km
Aug 26, 2004	23 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.4	80 km	5 km
Apr 18, 2023	23 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico	M3.4	101 km	5 km
Apr 3, 2025	35 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.3	91 km	5 km
Mar 20, 2025	35 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.3	89 km	15 km
May 15, 2022	9 km SW of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.2	67 km	2 km
Dec 22, 1993	0 km W of Ruidoso, New Mexico	M3.2	114 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

108 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 19 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 12, 2019	EF2	33 km	15.2 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF2	95 km	8.4 mi	0
Jun 7, 1992	EF2	99 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 30, 1976	EF2	81 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 11, 1974	EF2	11 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 12, 1962	EF2	12 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF1	97 km	1.8 mi	0
Apr 8, 2004	EF1	21 km	1.0 mi	0
May 26, 1995	EF1	98 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 10, 1989	EF1	54 km	8.0 mi	0
May 16, 1987	EF1	97 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 5, 1981	EF1	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 29, 1981	EF1	16 km	0.1 mi	0
May 20, 1979	EF1	59 km	0.1 mi	0
May 27, 1970	EF1	94 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1970	EF1	93 km	7.1 mi	0
Jun 4, 1967	EF1	23 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 31, 1966	EF1	4 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 1966	EF1	87 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 10, 1965	EF1	5 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (147 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	147 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DONALDSON (103,326 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	DONALDSON	103,326	80 km
2011	ENTERPRISE	77,368	91 km
2004	PEPPIN	60,546	90 km
2009	CATO	53,730	65 km
2000	GRANDE COMPLEX	34,597	95 km
2011	MAYHILL	33,563	97 km
2009	FOUR MILE	27,609	85 km
2008	FOUR LAKES	23,770	100 km
2008	BONNEY	22,162	61 km
2011	BATON ROUGE COMPLEX	21,641	50 km
2011	KIZER 5	20,859	100 km
2011	CROOKED CREEK	19,206	60 km
2009	PICACHO	16,411	68 km
2002	NUMBER 52	16,067	90 km
2008	UNNAMED	16,027	97 km
1994	YELLOWWELL	16,010	89 km
2019	PINE LODGE	15,141	84 km
2011	JACKIE	14,622	89 km
2006	JET	13,889	100 km
2008	CHOLLA	13,154	94 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	0.4 in
March	52°F (11°C)	0.3 in	Driest
April	60°F (15°C)	0.6 in
May	69°F (21°C)	1.2 in
June	77°F (25°C)	1.6 in
July	80°F (27°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
September	72°F (22°C)	2.1 in
October	61°F (16°C)	1.2 in
November	49°F (9°C)	0.6 in
December	41°F (5°C)	0.5 in

Midway has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (0.3").

View full profile of Midway, NM →