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Weather & Climate in Mountain View CDP (Cibola County), NM
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mountain View CDP (Cibola County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°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 13.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.0 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 7,126 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,126 ft (2,172 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0046°N, 108.3979°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | McKinley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 101 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.5 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| May 18, 2023 | 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico | M3.8 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico | M3.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2004 | 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico | M3.5 | 150 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2025 | 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico | M3.5 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Oct 20, 2016 | 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico | M3.5 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico | M3.5 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Sep 23, 2009 | 29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico | M3.4 | 79 km | 5 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 40 km SSE of Datil, New Mexico | M3.2 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico | M3.2 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 2011 | 17 km WNW of La Joya, New Mexico | M3.2 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2019 | 22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona | M3.1 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2021 | 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico | M3.1 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Feb 25, 2022 | 7 km SW of Pueblitos, New Mexico | M2.9 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 5 km E of Bluewater Village, New Mexico | M2.8 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2009 | 17 km SSE of Eagle Nest, New Mexico | M2.8 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 2021 | 13 km NW of La Joya, New Mexico | M2.8 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2023 | 18 km WSW of Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico | M2.7 | 111 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2011 | 27 km W of Alamo, New Mexico | M2.7 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Nov 28, 2009 | 28 km SE of Eagle Nest, New Mexico | M2.7 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 2011 | 14 km WNW of La Joya, New Mexico | M2.7 | 146 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
3 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 17, 2021 | EF0 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 2019 | EF0 | 80 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2018 | EF0 | 70 km | 2.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 43 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 93 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 | 34 km |
| 2017 | BACA | 10,382 | 95 km |
| 2018 | DIENER CANYON | 9,824 | 33 km |
| 2004 | SEDGWICK | 9,241 | 35 km |
| 2019 | TRIPLE NICKLE | 7,819 | 86 km |
| 2018 | BLUE WATER | 3,663 | 39 km |
| 1989 | COLLAPSE | 3,438 | 40 km |
| 2019 | REDONDO RX | 3,382 | 28 km |
| 1999 | LA JARA | 3,249 | 75 km |
| 1996 | ALLENTOWN5 | 2,653 | 76 km |
| 2014 | 2 MA HIGHWAY RX LP6 | 2,481 | 83 km |
| 1989 | MALPAIS | 2,300 | 35 km |
| 2004 | BROADCAST BLOCK 1 | 2,285 | 24 km |
| 1996 | HDSCRABBLE | 2,217 | 93 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 1,983 | 30 km |
| 1989 | HOYA | 1,869 | 28 km |
| 2023 | COPPERTAN RX 23 BLOCK 1 AND 2 | 1,850 | 27 km |
| 2000 | WALL | 1,751 | 41 km |
| 2021 | COPPERTAN RX FY21 | 1,694 | 27 km |
| 2012 | COPPERTON | 1,583 | 26 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in |
Mountain View CDP (Cibola County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (0.6").