Weather & Climate in Mosquero, NM

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

Mosquero experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°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 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 5,584 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	54.3°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,584 ft (1,702 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	38/sq mi
Coordinates	35.7743°N, 103.9544°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Harding County County
Nearest Airport	Clovis Regional (CVN) 105 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.8"

59% below US avg

Snowfall 19.5"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.95"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	0.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	63.0 / 100
Community Resilience	18.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Aug 22, 2011	9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado	M4.7	150 km	5 km
Mar 22, 2004	30 km S of Weston, Colorado	M4.4	145 km	5 km
Jul 29, 2009	32 km NNE of Cimarron, New Mexico	M4.1	138 km	5 km
Sep 13, 2011	20 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M4.0	147 km	5 km
Sep 16, 2011	26 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.9	142 km	5 km
Jul 4, 1995	23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico	M3.8	93 km	5 km
Sep 13, 2003	33 km S of Weston, Colorado	M3.8	145 km	5 km
Mar 20, 2015	25 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.8	143 km	5 km
Jan 18, 2010	30 km S of Segundo, Colorado	M3.8	143 km	5 km
Mar 17, 2022	13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.8	89 km	5 km
Jun 19, 2002	19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.7	121 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2015	27 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.7	142 km	4 km
Mar 14, 2015	24 km SSW of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.6	146 km	2 km
Apr 28, 2003	32 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M3.6	147 km	5 km
Jun 15, 2003	23 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.6	146 km	5 km
Sep 13, 2011	20 km S of Segundo, Colorado	M3.5	150 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2002	27 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.5	144 km	5 km
Mar 25, 1996	25 km WSW of Channing, Texas	M3.5	124 km	5 km
Apr 8, 2010	24 km S of Weston, Colorado	M3.5	150 km	5 km
Aug 6, 2023	24 km S of Weston, Colorado	M3.4	149 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

93 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 22 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 14, 1977	EF3	13 km	0.1 mi	0
May 23, 2010	EF2	80 km	8.8 mi	0
May 23, 2010	EF2	97 km	22.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF2	42 km	0.8 mi	0
May 10, 1972	EF2	80 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 18, 1968	EF2	66 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 12, 1963	EF2	65 km	0.1 mi	0
May 17, 1962	EF2	33 km	10.8 mi	0
Jun 3, 1961	EF2	76 km	4.3 mi	0
May 16, 2016	EF1	96 km	0.9 mi	0
May 23, 2010	EF1	81 km	9.3 mi	0
May 23, 2010	EF1	93 km	4.2 mi	0
May 23, 2010	EF1	70 km	5.7 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF1	68 km	2.7 mi	0
Jun 2, 1995	EF1	83 km	11.0 mi	0
Aug 17, 1992	EF1	98 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF1	91 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1977	EF1	92 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 3, 1974	EF1	49 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 17, 1972	EF1	66 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: GLADSTONE (44,125 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	GLADSTONE	44,125	38 km
2022	MITCHELL	23,220	22 km
2006	CANADIAN	17,710	99 km
2005	GLADSTONE	16,794	68 km
1999	UNNAMED	16,755	98 km
2006	CLAPHAM	14,696	70 km
2011	BRITT	13,980	53 km
2006	VAN MEYER FIRE	13,011	98 km
2006	UNNAMED	10,795	100 km
1989	LIBBY	10,695	38 km
1996	FARLEY	10,456	59 km
2006	LEVI	9,491	77 km
1992	FRONTIER	8,454	98 km
1988	UNNAMED	8,454	73 km
2018	EMILY	8,342	88 km
2000	DIAMOND	7,866	79 km
2018	LITTLE CONCHAS	7,429	92 km
2016	CLAVEL	7,115	30 km
2017	GRIFFITH	7,071	86 km
2006	UNION	7,051	74 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	0.4 in
February	38°F (3°C)	0.3 in	Driest
March	44°F (7°C)	0.6 in
April	52°F (11°C)	0.8 in
May	61°F (16°C)	2.0 in
June	70°F (21°C)	2.2 in
July	75°F (24°C)	3.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	72°F (22°C)	2.8 in
September	65°F (18°C)	1.9 in
October	55°F (13°C)	1.2 in
November	43°F (6°C)	0.6 in
December	35°F (2°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Mosquero has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.3").

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