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Weather & Climate in Organ, NM

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

Organ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°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 9.1 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 5,047 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,047 ft (1,538 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density176/sq mi
Coordinates32.4251°N, 106.6024°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyDoña Ana County County
Nearest AirportLas Cruces International (LRU)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.1"
76% below US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.76"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.5 / 100
Community Resilience4.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Volcano No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 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 67 km 4 km
Jun 20, 1991 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico M3.5 133 km 0 km
Dec 22, 1993 0 km W of Ruidoso, New Mexico M3.2 132 km 10 km
Jun 10, 1993 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico M3.2 133 km 0 km
Feb 1, 2015 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 71 km 5 km
Feb 7, 2015 35 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 70 km 5 km
Feb 1, 2015 38 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 64 km 5 km
Feb 8, 2015 35 km W of Fairacres, New Mexico M3.0 60 km 5 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.0 67 km 5 km
Feb 8, 2015 35 km ESE of Ventura, New Mexico M2.9 74 km 8 km
Apr 5, 2012 10 km NE of Fabens, Texas M2.9 107 km 5 km
Jan 27, 2013 13 km SW of Sunshine, New Mexico M2.9 125 km 5 km
Sep 6, 1991 8 km NNW of Mimbres, New Mexico M2.8 145 km 10 km
Feb 15, 2015 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M2.8 73 km 5 km
Jan 3, 2025 50 km NW of Tularosa, New Mexico M2.8 112 km 10 km
Apr 16, 2008 17 km W of Carrizozo, New Mexico M2.7 146 km 5 km
May 6, 2025 6 km W of Nogal, New Mexico M2.7 148 km 5 km
Feb 8, 2015 38 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M2.6 69 km 5 km
Jun 5, 2009 3 km SE of Praxedis G. Guerrero, Mexico M2.6 133 km 0 km
Mar 6, 2012 9 km E of Fort Bliss, Texas M2.5 74 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

38 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 27, 1982 EF2 79 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 4, 2019 EF1 84 km 0.3 mi 0
Oct 9, 2006 EF1 97 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 88 km 0.6 mi 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 91 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 91 km 1.2 mi 0
Apr 4, 1991 EF1 90 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 28, 1989 EF1 62 km 4.0 mi 0
Jul 22, 1989 EF1 77 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 31, 1979 EF1 47 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 19, 1972 EF1 74 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 29, 1959 EF1 40 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 3, 1959 EF1 84 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 13, 2020 EF0 75 km 0.6 mi 0
Apr 22, 2019 EF0 100 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 13, 2011 EF0 64 km 0.4 mi 0
Jun 25, 2007 EF0 99 km 0.2 mi 0
May 2, 2007 EF0 30 km 8.4 mi 0
May 2, 2007 EF0 38 km 0.6 mi 0
Apr 29, 2007 EF0 59 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ESCONDIDO (25,700 acres, 1993).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1993 ESCONDIDO 25,700 75 km
2009 OROGRANDE 14,853 53 km
1994 HAT 14,842 74 km
1994 UNNAMED 14,645 14 km
2000 HAY MEADOW 13,553 83 km
2011 ABRAMS 12,786 14 km
2001 BENNETT MT 10,249 20 km
1993 UVAS 8,541 57 km
1994 UNNAMED 7,496 9 km
1989 CLI 7,469 87 km
1992 UNNAMED 7,001 70 km
2010 LONG CANYON 6,656 19 km
1990 UNNAMED 6,605 69 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,482 57 km
2011 CENTENNIAL 6,269 71 km
1993 MARTIN 5,290 67 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,191 98 km
1994 BRIDGE 5,041 88 km
2018 ORGAN 4,880 8 km
2022 POTRILLO 4,293 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in
February 45°F (7°C) 0.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Driest
May 65°F (19°C) 0.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 2.8 in Wettest
September 69°F (21°C) 1.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Organ has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (0.3").

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