Weather & Climate in Monument, NM

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

Monument 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 3,599 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	3,599 ft (1,097 m)
Area	5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density	83/sq mi
Coordinates	32.6242°N, 103.2776°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Lea County County
Nearest Airport	Lea County Regional (HOB) 6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"

61% below US avg

Snowfall 1.4"

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.52"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

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

1,758 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	117 km	6 km
Feb 15, 2025	53 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M5.0	137 km	6 km
Mar 26, 2020	41 km W of Mentone, Texas	M5.0	124 km	10 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	130 km	7 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	36 km	5 km
Mar 17, 2021	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	148 km	6 km
Sep 1, 2022	38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.4	130 km	7 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	141 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2021	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.4	148 km	6 km
Mar 5, 2022	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	145 km	7 km
Jul 28, 2021	54 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M4.3	146 km	6 km
Jun 1, 2022	western Texas	M4.3	132 km	10 km
Jul 23, 2024	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	150 km	6 km
Jan 9, 2025	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	147 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	148 km	7 km
Mar 2, 2025	51 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	138 km	7 km
Jul 28, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	148 km	7 km
Feb 22, 2023	western Texas	M4.2	148 km	7 km
Mar 28, 2010	25 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico	M4.1	117 km	4 km
May 28, 2024	55 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M4.1	136 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

228 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 73 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 19, 1969	EF3	58 km	0.1 mi	0
May 17, 1954	EF3	39 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 12, 2019	EF2	90 km	14.7 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF2	78 km	5.6 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF2	59 km	8.4 mi	0
Apr 10, 1997	EF2	81 km	2.6 mi	0
Jun 7, 1992	EF2	94 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	7 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	12 km	17.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	7 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	14 km	4.5 mi	0
May 31, 1991	EF2	96 km	1.0 mi	0
May 27, 1982	EF2	16 km	0.1 mi	0
May 12, 1982	EF2	54 km	21.0 mi	0
Jun 14, 1972	EF2	53 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1962	EF2	100 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 18, 1961	EF2	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 24, 1960	EF2	40 km	0.1 mi	0
May 15, 1957	EF2	75 km	2.0 mi	0
May 30, 1955	EF2	90 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	55 km
2006	MCDONALD	92,790	59 km
2011	ENTERPRISE	77,368	54 km
2011	TOM	64,786	97 km
2000	VALENTINE COMPLEX	35,678	75 km
2000	GRANDE COMPLEX	34,597	52 km
2008	STILES COMPLEX	27,841	25 km
2011	DERICK FIRE	27,780	97 km
2011	MARTIN 2	26,841	32 km
2009	238	24,831	17 km
2008	FOUR LAKES	23,770	86 km
1988	FORT	20,320	56 km
2018	380	19,287	84 km
2006	BUCKEYE I	19,027	13 km
2008	UNNAMED	16,027	40 km
1988	TATUM	15,149	74 km
2011	JACKIE	14,622	71 km
1993	JALTWO	13,332	43 km
1989	ONEIL	11,984	49 km
1989	WATTS	11,602	43 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	47°F (8°C)	0.5 in
March	54°F (12°C)	0.5 in
April	62°F (17°C)	0.6 in
May	71°F (22°C)	1.7 in
June	78°F (26°C)	2.1 in
July	80°F (27°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	2.4 in
September	73°F (23°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
October	63°F (17°C)	1.4 in
November	51°F (11°C)	0.6 in
December	44°F (7°C)	0.6 in

Monument has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.3").

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