Weather & Climate in Mora, NM

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

Mora experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 326 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 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 108.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 7,240 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	45.6°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,240 ft (2,207 m)
Area	8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²)
Population Density	64/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9635°N, 105.3313°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Santa Fe County County
Nearest Airport	Taos Regional (TSM) 39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"

34% below US avg

Snowfall 108.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.50"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	86.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	63.3 / 100
Community Resilience	33.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	No Rating
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

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

Aug 23, 2011	6 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M5.3	135 km	4 km
Aug 10, 2005	20 km S of Weston, Colorado	M5.0	118 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2011	9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado	M4.7	138 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2001	0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.5	146 km	5 km
Jan 3, 2007	8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.4	129 km	5 km
Mar 22, 2004	30 km S of Weston, Colorado	M4.4	108 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	6 km NNE of Segundo, Colorado	M4.3	145 km	6 km
Aug 1, 2004	31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M4.3	103 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M4.2	131 km	13 km
Aug 10, 2005	20 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado	M4.1	119 km	5 km
Jul 29, 2009	32 km NNE of Cimarron, New Mexico	M4.1	103 km	5 km
Aug 26, 2023	19 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.0	118 km	4 km
Sep 4, 2001	2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.0	145 km	5 km
Sep 13, 2011	20 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M4.0	120 km	5 km
Feb 6, 2016	Colorado	M4.0	129 km	2 km
Aug 23, 2011	7 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M4.0	134 km	5 km
Sep 16, 2011	26 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.9	115 km	5 km
Aug 20, 2015	7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado	M3.9	132 km	1 km
Mar 10, 2023	5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.9	145 km	4 km
Aug 23, 2016	18 km SSW of Weston, CO	M3.9	119 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

54 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 49 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 29, 1964	EF3	92 km	3.0 mi	1
Jul 25, 1996	EF2	70 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF2	90 km	0.8 mi	0
May 17, 1962	EF2	99 km	10.8 mi	0
Aug 17, 1992	EF1	84 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 13, 1982	EF1	42 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 1981	EF1	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 1, 1977	EF1	80 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 21, 1973	EF1	15 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 1971	EF1	68 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 26, 1966	EF1	61 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 18, 1966	EF1	75 km	0.8 mi	0
Oct 1, 2023	EF0	20 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 7, 2022	EF0	79 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	97 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 2, 2021	EF0	11 km	1.8 mi	0
May 28, 2021	EF0	89 km	0.6 mi	0
May 28, 2021	EF0	89 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 9, 2018	EF0	63 km	2.3 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	93 km	3.8 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HERMITS PEAK (352,046 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	HERMITS PEAK	352,046	15 km
2011	LAS CONCHAS	150,874	99 km
2002	PONIL COMPLEX	89,084	84 km
2022	COOKS PEAK	61,195	47 km
2000	CERRO GRANDE	44,279	90 km
2018	UTE PARK	30,177	69 km
2006	CASA	27,452	63 km
2000	VIVEASH	22,468	37 km
2006	OJO FELIZ	17,767	24 km
2006	RIVERA MESA	16,412	49 km
1996	DOME	15,783	96 km
1993	OJO	14,887	27 km
2002	CERRO PELON	13,015	31 km
2002	BORREGO	12,877	42 km
2010	SOUTH FORK	12,585	98 km
2020	LUNA	10,849	30 km
2011	PACHECO	9,790	44 km
2013	JAROSO	9,529	32 km
2006	LEVI	9,491	56 km
2018	EMILY	8,342	39 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	0.7 in
February	33°F (1°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	38°F (3°C)	0.9 in
April	44°F (7°C)	0.8 in
May	53°F (12°C)	1.6 in
June	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in
July	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in
August	64°F (18°C)	3.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
September	58°F (14°C)	2.1 in
October	48°F (9°C)	1.2 in
November	38°F (3°C)	0.8 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Mora has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 31°F in December to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.6").

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