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Weather & Climate in Ojo Encino, NM
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ojo Encino experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°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 10.0 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 6,748 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,748 ft (2,057 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 694/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9525°N, 107.3445°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sandoval County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 73 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
44 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 | 62 km | 13 km |
| May 18, 2023 | 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico | M3.8 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico | M3.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico | M3.7 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico | M3.5 | 96 km | 6 km |
| Sep 14, 2009 | 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico | M3.5 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Oct 20, 2016 | 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico | M3.5 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico | M3.5 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico | M3.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico | M3.3 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico | M3.2 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2021 | 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico | M3.1 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico | M3.0 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico | M3.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico | M3.0 | 45 km | 3 km |
| Jun 14, 2018 | 0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico | M3.0 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 2007 | 5 km W of La Cienega, New Mexico | M3.0 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2021 | 3 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico | M2.9 | 61 km | 6 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 7 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico | M2.9 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1991 | 5 km N of Meadow Lake, New Mexico | M2.9 | 142 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
13 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 8 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 10, 1974 | EF2 | 96 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Aug 30, 1966 | EF1 | 97 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 2020 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 2019 | EF0 | 64 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Feb 17, 2019 | EF0 | 11 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2018 | EF0 | 99 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2016 | EF0 | 1 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 2015 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1999 | EF0 | 28 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1991 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 1959 | EF0 | 99 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 20, 1957 | EF0 | 70 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 19, 1957 | EF0 | 93 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 (141 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LAS CONCHAS (150,874 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | LAS CONCHAS | 150,874 | 84 km |
| 2022 | CERRO PELADO | 45,620 | 79 km |
| 2000 | CERRO GRANDE | 44,279 | 92 km |
| 2013 | THOMPSON RIDGE | 21,077 | 71 km |
| 1996 | DOME | 15,783 | 90 km |
| 2010 | SOUTH FORK | 12,585 | 85 km |
| 2019 | TRIPLE NICKLE | 7,819 | 72 km |
| 1998 | OSO | 5,297 | 93 km |
| 2014 | PINO | 4,415 | 72 km |
| 2002 | LAKES | 4,306 | 58 km |
| 2018 | VENADO | 4,007 | 51 km |
| 2014 | DIEGO | 3,983 | 60 km |
| 2006 | BEAR PAW | 3,277 | 50 km |
| 2017 | OJITOS | 3,260 | 70 km |
| 1999 | LA JARA | 3,249 | 78 km |
| 2017 | MOYA PRESCRIBED BURN 2017 | 3,184 | 54 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 2,852 | 83 km |
| 2001 | VALLES | 2,460 | 34 km |
| 2007 | DOUBLE EAGLE | 2,281 | 96 km |
| 2019 | FRENCH MESA RX BURN 2019 | 2,168 | 64 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in |
Ojo Encino has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.4").