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Weather & Climate in Oasis, NM
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oasis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°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 10.6 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 4,245 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,245 ft (1,294 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9277°N, 107.3164°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Luna County County |
| Nearest Airport | Las Cruces International (LRU) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Feb 8, 2015 | 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico | M3.9 | 77 km | 4 km |
| Feb 27, 1990 | 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico | M3.9 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico | M3.6 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 1991 | 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico | M3.5 | 110 km | 0 km |
| May 23, 2007 | 4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico | M3.4 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico | M3.4 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2014 | 8 km ENE of Luis Lopez, New Mexico | M3.3 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico | M3.2 | 110 km | 0 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 40 km SSE of Datil, New Mexico | M3.2 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2015 | 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico | M3.1 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2015 | 35 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico | M3.1 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2015 | 38 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico | M3.1 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2015 | 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico | M3.0 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2013 | 10 km W of Lemitar, New Mexico | M3.0 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2015 | 35 km W of Fairacres, New Mexico | M3.0 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2015 | 35 km ESE of Ventura, New Mexico | M2.9 | 85 km | 8 km |
| Jan 27, 2013 | 13 km SW of Sunshine, New Mexico | M2.9 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 2015 | 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico | M2.8 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2015 | 38 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico | M2.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Sep 6, 1991 | 8 km NNW of Mimbres, New Mexico | M2.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
19 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 12, 1957 | EF3 | 86 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2006 | EF1 | 83 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 13, 1989 | EF1 | 94 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 28, 1989 | EF1 | 68 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 19, 1979 | EF1 | 91 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 1971 | EF1 | 31 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1971 | EF1 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1967 | EF1 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2007 | EF0 | 68 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2006 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 2002 | EF0 | 99 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2001 | EF0 | 86 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1987 | EF0 | 21 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1982 | EF0 | 23 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1979 | EF0 | 81 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 1970 | EF0 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 7, 1966 | EF0 | 63 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1960 | EF0 | 22 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1958 | EF0 | 19 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 160 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 | 57 km |
| 2013 | SILVER | 137,884 | 49 km |
| 2011 | MILLER | 84,760 | 98 km |
| 2005 | BLACK RANGE COMPLEX WFU | 74,273 | 97 km |
| 2023 | PASS | 66,071 | 97 km |
| 2003 | BOILER | 56,796 | 82 km |
| 2022 | BEAR TRAP | 38,201 | 99 km |
| 2009 | DIAMOND | 32,021 | 71 km |
| 1994 | POT | 30,248 | 84 km |
| 1995 | BONNER | 26,381 | 59 km |
| 2017 | CORRAL | 20,503 | 80 km |
| 2020 | GOOD | 19,507 | 96 km |
| 2000 | BLOODGOOD | 17,656 | 98 km |
| 2020 | VICS PEAK | 16,283 | 77 km |
| 1995 | SOUTH | 14,435 | 100 km |
| 2015 | RED CANYON | 13,506 | 94 km |
| 2021 | DOAGY | 12,941 | 92 km |
| 1993 | BELL | 12,936 | 97 km |
| 2009 | MEASON | 12,781 | 69 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 12,260 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Oasis has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and April the driest (0.2").