Weather & Climate in Moriarty, NM

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

Moriarty experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°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 12.7 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 6,222 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	49.9°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,222 ft (1,896 m)
Area	5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²)
Population Density	299/sq mi
Coordinates	35.0034°N, 106.0444°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Bernalillo County County
Nearest Airport	Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.7"

67% below US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.48"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	94.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	43.6 / 100
Community Resilience	41.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Jan 29, 1990	6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.5	97 km	12 km
Nov 8, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.4	96 km	6 km
Jan 31, 1990	5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.0	97 km	10 km
Feb 27, 1990	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.9	127 km	5 km
May 18, 2023	8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico	M3.8	144 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	19 km	10 km
Nov 15, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	96 km	7 km
May 5, 1990	6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	98 km	7 km
Feb 21, 1990	31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.6	119 km	5 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	52 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	71 km	6 km
May 24, 2004	8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.5	98 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	53 km	5 km
Oct 17, 2011	3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico	M3.5	95 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	51 km	5 km
May 1, 2025	14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico	M3.5	114 km	13 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	79 km	5 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	126 km	5 km
May 23, 2007	4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico	M3.4	133 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2013	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.4	129 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

83 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 9 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 27, 1975	EF2	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 10, 1974	EF2	94 km	2.0 mi	1
Jun 8, 1989	EF1	16 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 1988	EF1	58 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 13, 1982	EF1	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 1981	EF1	72 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 1971	EF1	72 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 26, 1966	EF1	96 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 5, 1966	EF1	71 km	0.2 mi	0
May 31, 1965	EF1	53 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1956	EF1	23 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 23, 2021	EF0	59 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	35 km	0.2 mi	0
May 31, 2021	EF0	95 km	0.9 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	85 km	0.7 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	63 km	1.7 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	65 km	0.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 2020	EF0	68 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 15, 2020	EF0	82 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 17, 2019	EF0	68 km	1.3 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (136 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	136 km
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	180 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CERRO PELADO (45,620 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	CERRO PELADO	45,620	94 km
2000	VIVEASH	22,468	88 km
2016	DOG HEAD	19,816	29 km
1996	DOME	15,783	90 km
2008	TRIGO	13,855	47 km
2011	PACHECO	9,790	96 km
2009	BLACK BUTTE	8,124	93 km
2008	UNNAMED	7,351	63 km
2011	MILAGRO	7,102	83 km
2000	VAUGHN	6,967	100 km
2003	CAPULIN	6,155	98 km
2007	OJO PEAK	6,118	57 km
2013	TRES LAGUNAS	5,832	87 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,083	57 km
2008	BIG SPRING	5,050	39 km
2017	NMSER FY17 RX #1	4,817	88 km
2004	LOOKOUT	4,778	86 km
1994	VEGA	4,642	90 km
2014	PINO	4,415	96 km
2002	MIDDLE TANK	4,279	88 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	37°F (3°C)	0.6 in
March	43°F (6°C)	0.7 in
April	50°F (10°C)	0.7 in
May	58°F (15°C)	0.9 in
June	68°F (20°C)	1.0 in
July	71°F (21°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
September	63°F (17°C)	1.7 in
October	52°F (11°C)	1.3 in
November	41°F (5°C)	0.7 in
December	33°F (0°C)	0.7 in

Moriarty has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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