Weather & Climate in Mount Taylor, NM

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

Mount Taylor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°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 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 6,421 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	52.1°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,421 ft (1,957 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density	252/sq mi
Coordinates	35.1241°N, 107.8075°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Cibola County County
Nearest Airport	Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.7"

75% below US avg

Snowfall 7.9"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.28"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	58.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	94.8 / 100
Community Resilience	3.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

64 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	112 km	12 km
Nov 8, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.4	115 km	6 km
Jan 31, 1990	5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.0	115 km	10 km
May 18, 2023	8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico	M3.8	35 km	5 km
Nov 15, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	114 km	7 km
May 5, 1990	6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	113 km	7 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	39 km	5 km
May 1, 2025	14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico	M3.5	112 km	13 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	103 km	5 km
May 24, 2004	8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.5	111 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	94 km	6 km
Sep 23, 2009	29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico	M3.4	73 km	5 km
May 23, 2007	4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico	M3.4	142 km	5 km
Jul 31, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.3	114 km	8 km
Sep 16, 2015	9 km SE of La Joya, New Mexico	M3.2	132 km	6 km
May 19, 2011	40 km SSE of Datil, New Mexico	M3.2	146 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.2	93 km	5 km
Apr 6, 2011	17 km WNW of La Joya, New Mexico	M3.2	107 km	5 km
Jul 21, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.2	115 km	7 km
Nov 10, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.1	115 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

10 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 8 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 10, 1974	EF2	67 km	2.0 mi	1
Aug 15, 2020	EF0	97 km	0.0 mi	0
May 30, 2019	EF0	54 km	0.4 mi	0
Feb 17, 2019	EF0	93 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 3, 2018	EF0	27 km	2.4 mi	0
Sep 30, 2017	EF0	59 km	2.5 mi	0
Aug 5, 1980	EF0	90 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 30, 1963	EF0	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 20, 1957	EF0	60 km	0.1 mi	0
May 31, 1957	EF0	99 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (40 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	40 km
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	135 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CHERRY (15,105 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	CHERRY	15,105	40 km
2018	DIENER CANYON	9,824	27 km
2004	SEDGWICK	9,241	27 km
2019	TRIPLE NICKLE	7,819	33 km
2018	BLUE WATER	3,663	29 km
1989	COLLAPSE	3,438	43 km
2019	REDONDO RX	3,382	36 km
1999	LA JARA	3,249	24 km
1989	MALPAIS	2,300	41 km
2004	BROADCAST BLOCK 1	2,285	49 km
2007	DOUBLE EAGLE	2,281	87 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,983	32 km
1989	HOYA	1,869	41 km
2023	COPPERTAN RX 23 BLOCK 1 AND 2	1,850	35 km
2000	WALL	1,751	34 km
2021	COPPERTAN RX FY21	1,694	33 km
2012	COPPERTON	1,583	33 km
2017	ENCINO	1,501	92 km
2014	2 MERTZ RX	1,426	54 km
2006	FOREST UNIT	1,408	72 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	0.5 in
February	35°F (2°C)	0.6 in
March	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in
April	48°F (9°C)	0.4 in	Driest
May	57°F (14°C)	0.4 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.6 in
July	74°F (23°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
September	62°F (17°C)	1.4 in
October	51°F (11°C)	1.1 in
November	40°F (4°C)	0.5 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	0.7 in	Coldest

Mount Taylor has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and April the driest (0.4").

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