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Weather & Climate in Nara Visa, NM

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

Nara Visa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°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 16.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 4,176 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,176 ft (1,273 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates35.6069°N, 103.1043°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyQuay County County
Nearest AirportClovis Regional (CVN)
82 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.2"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.6 / 100
Community Resilience31.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 119 km 5 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 120 km 5 km
Mar 17, 2022 13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico M3.8 83 km 5 km
Jun 19, 2002 19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico M3.7 107 km 5 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 119 km 5 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 46 km 5 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 131 km 7 km
Mar 31, 2022 8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico M3.4 86 km 5 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 129 km 5 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 46 km 2 km
Sep 29, 1993 30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 31 km 5 km
Nov 30, 1993 29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 29 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2014 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico M3.3 33 km 5 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 112 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 119 km 5 km
Mar 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.3 121 km 5 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 68 km 5 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 57 km 3 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 133 km 4 km
Jul 14, 1998 6 km WSW of Logan, New Mexico M3.0 44 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

180 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 39 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 14, 1977 EF3 91 km 0.1 mi 0
May 23, 2010 EF2 84 km 22.0 mi 0
May 23, 2010 EF2 56 km 8.8 mi 0
Apr 21, 2007 EF2 90 km 26.7 mi 0
May 25, 1996 EF2 73 km 3.0 mi 0
May 12, 1989 EF2 62 km 7.0 mi 0
May 10, 1972 EF2 24 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 8, 1971 EF2 72 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 1971 EF2 72 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 1971 EF2 75 km 7.2 mi 0
Apr 19, 1971 EF2 82 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 18, 1968 EF2 42 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 1, 1967 EF2 99 km 4.7 mi 0
Sep 18, 1965 EF2 88 km 5.1 mi 0
Jun 11, 1964 EF2 48 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 12, 1963 EF2 68 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 3, 1961 EF2 58 km 4.3 mi 0
May 16, 2016 EF1 61 km 0.9 mi 0
May 23, 2010 EF1 32 km 5.7 mi 0
May 23, 2010 EF1 52 km 9.3 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 93 km
2022 MITCHELL 23,220 67 km
2006 CANADIAN 17,710 20 km
2011 296 16,769 97 km
1999 UNNAMED 16,755 19 km
2006 CLAPHAM 14,696 61 km
2006 OLDHAM BOYS RANCH 14,332 82 km
2018 COUNTY LINE 14,126 82 km
2011 BRITT 13,980 29 km
2017 LIT RANCH 13,721 81 km
2006 VAN MEYER FIRE 13,011 22 km
2011 PRITCHARD 11,547 83 km
2018 OLD MUDDY RD 11,146 98 km
2021 PARKER CREEK 10,933 78 km
2006 UNNAMED 10,795 34 km
1989 LIBBY 10,695 51 km
1990 CHUCKWAGON FIRE 8,287 54 km
2019 CHANNING 7,862 75 km
2016 CLAVEL 7,115 80 km
2017 GRIFFITH 7,071 13 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 0.4 in
March 47°F (9°C) 0.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.4 in

Nara Visa has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.3").

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