Weather & Climate in Mimbres, NM

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

Mimbres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 76°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 12.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 5,886 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	58.6°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,886 ft (1,794 m)
Area	4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density	117/sq mi
Coordinates	32.8392°N, 107.9602°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Luna County County
Nearest Airport	Las Cruces International (LRU) 71 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.9"

66% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.62"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	51.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	80.9 / 100
Community Resilience	1.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Jun 29, 2014	13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona	M5.3	117 km	6 km
Jun 29, 2014	12 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M4.0	111 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2015	36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico	M3.9	92 km	4 km
Jul 3, 2014	11 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.9	109 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	130 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	129 km	5 km
Oct 8, 2012	32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.6	132 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2014	17 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	113 km	5 km
Jul 10, 2014	16 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	113 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	117 km	5 km
Jul 9, 2014	13 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	110 km	5 km
Jul 11, 2014	5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	111 km	5 km
Aug 5, 2021	24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico	M3.6	141 km	16 km
Jun 30, 2014	19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	116 km	5 km
Oct 29, 2012	35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.5	136 km	5 km
Jul 11, 2014	12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	114 km	5 km
Jul 6, 2014	Arizona	M3.5	116 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	14 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	108 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	10 km SW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.4	115 km	5 km
Apr 27, 2019	2 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.4	108 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

16 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 12, 1957	EF3	30 km	8.2 mi	0
Oct 9, 2006	EF1	76 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 13, 1989	EF1	35 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 28, 1989	EF1	88 km	4.0 mi	0
Aug 19, 1979	EF1	30 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 16, 1971	EF1	31 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 9, 1971	EF1	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 15, 1967	EF1	31 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 7, 2015	EF0	89 km	1.7 mi	0
Sep 6, 2007	EF0	55 km	3.1 mi	0
Apr 29, 2007	EF0	90 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 22, 1987	EF0	67 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1982	EF0	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 31, 1979	EF0	22 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 1960	EF0	82 km	0.1 mi	0
May 16, 1958	EF0	68 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (176 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	176 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BLACK (328,091 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	BLACK	328,091	41 km
2012	WHITEWATER-BALDY	306,923	79 km
2013	SILVER	137,884	20 km
2003	DRY LAKE COMPLEX (DRY LAKES)	113,956	62 km
2021	JOHNSON	95,808	62 km
2011	MILLER	84,760	51 km
2005	BLACK RANGE COMPLEX WFU	74,273	67 km
2023	PASS	66,071	63 km
2003	BOILER	56,796	64 km
1993	BRUSH	39,349	60 km
2002	MIDDLE	37,096	80 km
2006	BEAR	34,703	87 km
2000	CHANCE	33,064	95 km
2009	DIAMOND	32,021	47 km
2023	DIVIDE	26,614	90 km
1995	BONNER	26,381	39 km
2020	CUB	24,489	73 km
2017	CORRAL	20,503	44 km
2020	GOOD	19,507	49 km
1997	LILLY	18,507	73 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	0.9 in
February	38°F (3°C)	0.8 in
March	42°F (5°C)	0.6 in
April	48°F (9°C)	0.3 in	Driest
May	55°F (13°C)	0.6 in
June	64°F (18°C)	0.9 in
July	76°F (25°C)	3.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in
September	61°F (16°C)	2.4 in
October	53°F (11°C)	1.6 in
November	42°F (6°C)	1.0 in
December	36°F (2°C)	1.3 in	Coldest

Mimbres has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (0.3").

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