Sign In Register

Weather & Climate in Mountainair, NM

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

Mountainair experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°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 12.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 6,512 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,512 ft (1,985 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density828/sq mi
Coordinates34.5212°N, 106.2393°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyValencia County County
Nearest AirportAlbuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.9"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.68"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.2 / 100
Community Resilience3.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

81 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 59 km 12 km
Nov 8, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.4 57 km 6 km
Jan 31, 1990 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.0 58 km 10 km
Feb 27, 1990 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.9 71 km 5 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 41 km 10 km
Nov 15, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 57 km 7 km
May 5, 1990 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 59 km 7 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 6 km 5 km
Feb 21, 1990 31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.6 63 km 5 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 56 km 5 km
May 1, 2025 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico M3.5 73 km 13 km
Jun 20, 1991 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico M3.5 103 km 0 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 8 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 92 km 6 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 9 km 5 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 150 km 5 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 133 km 5 km
May 24, 2004 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.5 61 km 5 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.4 9 km 5 km
Jul 22, 2013 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.4 73 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

70 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 27, 1975 EF2 54 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 8, 1989 EF1 69 km 5.0 mi 0
Sep 13, 1988 EF1 90 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 17, 1971 EF1 87 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 5, 1966 EF1 49 km 0.2 mi 0
May 31, 1965 EF1 80 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 20, 1956 EF1 72 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 23, 2021 EF0 92 km 0.0 mi 0
Jul 13, 2021 EF0 90 km 0.2 mi 0
May 31, 2021 EF0 97 km 0.9 mi 0
May 31, 2021 EF0 44 km 0.9 mi 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 31 km 0.7 mi 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 51 km 0.0 mi 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF0 89 km 0.0 mi 0
Jul 15, 2020 EF0 44 km 0.4 mi 0
Jun 17, 2019 EF0 75 km 1.3 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 63 km 4.2 mi 0
Jun 3, 2018 EF0 21 km 2.6 mi 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 57 km 0.3 mi 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 80 km 2.4 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 87 km
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DOG HEAD (19,816 acres, 2016).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2016 DOG HEAD 19,816 37 km
2009 EAST MAGDALENA RX 15,626 100 km
2008 TRIGO 13,855 23 km
2009 BLACK BUTTE 8,124 46 km
1996 SAN PEDRO 8,048 93 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,351 94 km
1994 OSCURA 7,179 85 km
2006 PIPELINE 7,137 99 km
2022 BIGGS 6,994 80 km
2007 OJO PEAK 6,118 18 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,083 18 km
2008 BIG SPRING 5,050 29 km
2017 NMSER FY17 RX #1 4,817 40 km
2004 LOOKOUT 4,778 50 km
1994 VEGA 4,642 59 km
2008 LADRONE RX 4,406 77 km
2002 MIDDLE TANK 4,279 40 km
2019 NMSER-FY18-RX-NORTH DIAMOND 4,261 41 km
2008 SAN PASQUAL RX 3,971 99 km
2012 LOWER TAYLOR RX LP11 3,967 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in
February 37°F (3°C) 0.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in Driest
May 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
October 53°F (11°C) 1.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Mountainair has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (0.6").

View full profile of Mountainair, NM →