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Weather & Climate in Nageezi, NM

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

Nageezi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°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 11.1 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 6,834 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,834 ft (2,083 m)
Area14.1 sq mi (36.5 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates36.2463°N, 107.7512°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySan Juan County County
Nearest AirportFour Corners Regional (FMN)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.1"
71% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.73"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.5 / 100
Community Resilience5.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 90 km 13 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 99 km 5 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 128 km 5 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 88 km 10 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 144 km 6 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 117 km 5 km
Sep 14, 2009 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.5 120 km 5 km
Apr 9, 2021 2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.3 86 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2024 8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.2 147 km 5 km
Jul 4, 2021 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico M3.1 65 km 5 km
Jul 12, 2021 4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.0 87 km 10 km
Jun 14, 2018 0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 71 km 5 km
Jun 26, 2018 3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 75 km 3 km
Sep 1, 2024 7 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 91 km 10 km
Feb 8, 2021 3 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 88 km 6 km
Jun 17, 2022 4 km NNW of Regina, New Mexico M2.8 69 km 3 km
Jul 17, 2009 17 km SSE of Eagle Nest, New Mexico M2.8 115 km 5 km
Aug 10, 2019 5 km E of Bluewater Village, New Mexico M2.8 114 km 5 km
Jun 10, 2020 5 km WNW of Tsaile, Arizona M2.8 137 km 14 km
Jan 17, 2009 11 km NNW of Cañones, New Mexico M2.8 115 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

15 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 10, 1957 EF2 64 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 5, 1999 EF1 98 km 0.3 mi 0
Aug 30, 1966 EF1 63 km 1.5 mi 0
Mar 21, 2020 EF0 63 km 0.5 mi 0
May 30, 2019 EF0 73 km 0.4 mi 0
Feb 17, 2019 EF0 59 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 13, 2016 EF0 48 km 0.0 mi 0
Jun 10, 2015 EF0 48 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 18, 2013 EF0 61 km 0.2 mi 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 84 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 84 km 0.1 mi 0
May 25, 1999 EF0 68 km 0.1 mi 0
May 30, 1992 EF0 96 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 28, 1990 EF0 67 km 0.2 mi 0
May 28, 1963 EF0 57 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: VENADO (4,007 acres, 2018).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2018 VENADO 4,007 99 km
2014 DIEGO 3,983 97 km
2006 BEAR PAW 3,277 77 km
2017 OJITOS 3,260 97 km
2017 MOYA PRESCRIBED BURN 2017 3,184 71 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,852 77 km
2001 VALLES 2,460 60 km
2019 FRENCH MESA RX BURN 2019 2,168 88 km
2023 BLACK FEATHER 2,136 89 km
2010 GRAVE 1,917 87 km
1995 BLACK HORSE 1,855 99 km
2023 GOLONDRINO MESA RX 1,617 93 km
1999 STABLE 1,589 100 km
2018 CEDAR SPRINGS BURN BLOCK 2019 1,436 89 km
2023 RINCON BROADCAST RX 1,435 89 km
1999 J5 1,395 84 km
1999 DIKE ROCK2 1,357 75 km
2010 RIO 1,344 98 km
2019 CUEVA 1,206 87 km
2004 WELL 1,177 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.6 in
February 32°F (0°C) 0.6 in
March 39°F (4°C) 0.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 0.8 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Nageezi has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and April the driest (0.4").

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