Weather & Climate in North Hurley, NM

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

North Hurley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 44°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). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 5,771 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	59.6°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	44°F (6°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,771 ft (1,759 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density	53/sq mi
Coordinates	32.7198°N, 108.1285°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Grant County County
Nearest Airport	Las Cruces International (LRU) 76 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.2"

57% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.23"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	74.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	88.6 / 100
Community Resilience	7.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Jun 29, 2014	13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona	M5.3	99 km	6 km
Jun 29, 2014	12 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M4.0	93 km	5 km
Jul 3, 2014	11 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.9	91 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2015	36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico	M3.9	96 km	4 km
Jul 9, 2014	13 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	91 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	122 km	5 km
Jul 10, 2014	16 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	94 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	121 km	5 km
Oct 8, 2012	32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.6	126 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2014	17 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	94 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	98 km	5 km
Aug 5, 2021	24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico	M3.6	122 km	16 km
Jul 11, 2014	5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	94 km	5 km
Oct 29, 2012	35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.5	130 km	5 km
Jul 11, 2014	12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	96 km	5 km
Jul 6, 2014	Arizona	M3.5	97 km	5 km
Jun 30, 2014	19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	97 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	14 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	89 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	10 km SW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.4	97 km	5 km
Apr 27, 2019	2 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.4	91 km	10 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: EF3.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 12, 1957	EF3	11 km	8.2 mi	0
Oct 9, 2006	EF1	74 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 13, 1989	EF1	29 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 28, 1989	EF1	94 km	4.0 mi	0
Aug 19, 1979	EF1	14 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 16, 1971	EF1	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 9, 1971	EF1	70 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 15, 1967	EF1	16 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 7, 2015	EF0	70 km	1.7 mi	0
Sep 6, 2007	EF0	36 km	3.1 mi	0
Apr 29, 2007	EF0	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 22, 1987	EF0	82 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1982	EF0	94 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 31, 1979	EF0	2 km	0.1 mi	0
May 16, 1958	EF0	88 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (182 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	182 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BLACK (328,091 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	BLACK	328,091	59 km
2012	WHITEWATER-BALDY	306,923	79 km
2013	SILVER	137,884	41 km
2003	DRY LAKE COMPLEX (DRY LAKES)	113,956	63 km
2021	JOHNSON	95,808	62 km
2011	MILLER	84,760	54 km
2005	BLACK RANGE COMPLEX WFU	74,273	77 km
2023	PASS	66,071	72 km
2003	BOILER	56,796	79 km
1993	BRUSH	39,349	62 km
2002	MIDDLE	37,096	86 km
2006	BEAR	34,703	89 km
2009	DIAMOND	32,021	62 km
2023	DIVIDE	26,614	97 km
1995	BONNER	26,381	57 km
2020	CUB	24,489	75 km
2017	CORRAL	20,503	56 km
2020	GOOD	19,507	53 km
1997	LILLY	18,507	75 km
2000	BLOODGOOD	17,656	52 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (6°C)	0.9 in
February	42°F (5°C)	0.8 in
March	46°F (8°C)	0.5 in
April	52°F (11°C)	0.2 in	Driest
May	60°F (16°C)	0.5 in
June	69°F (21°C)	0.8 in
July	76°F (24°C)	3.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	71°F (21°C)	3.1 in
September	66°F (19°C)	2.1 in
October	56°F (13°C)	1.5 in
November	45°F (7°C)	0.9 in
December	39°F (4°C)	1.2 in	Coldest

North Hurley has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (0.2").

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