Weather & Climate in Paa-Ko, NM

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

Paa-Ko experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 6,644 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	49.5°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,644 ft (2,025 m)
Area	5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density	106/sq mi
Coordinates	35.1998°N, 106.3337°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Bernalillo County County
Nearest Airport	Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.83"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	94.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	43.6 / 100
Community Resilience	41.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
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 Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

98 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Jan 29, 1990	6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.5	96 km	12 km
Nov 8, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.4	96 km	6 km
Jul 12, 2021	5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M4.2	120 km	13 km
Jan 31, 1990	5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.0	97 km	10 km
Feb 27, 1990	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.9	141 km	5 km
May 18, 2023	8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico	M3.8	113 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	121 km	10 km
Jun 4, 2008	8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.7	146 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	50 km	10 km
Nov 15, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	96 km	7 km
Feb 21, 1990	31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.6	133 km	5 km
May 5, 1990	6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	97 km	7 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	73 km	5 km
May 1, 2025	14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico	M3.5	113 km	13 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	73 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	76 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	41 km	6 km
Sep 14, 2009	7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.5	150 km	5 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	97 km	5 km
May 24, 2004	8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.5	97 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

67 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 9 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 27, 1975	EF2	73 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 10, 1974	EF2	68 km	2.0 mi	1
Jun 8, 1989	EF1	42 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 1988	EF1	24 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 23, 1981	EF1	92 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 1971	EF1	59 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 26, 1966	EF1	80 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 5, 1966	EF1	66 km	0.2 mi	0
May 31, 1965	EF1	23 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1956	EF1	13 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 23, 2021	EF0	25 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	28 km	0.2 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	57 km	0.0 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	98 km	0.7 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	36 km	1.7 mi	0
Aug 15, 2020	EF0	37 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 15, 2020	EF0	84 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 3, 2018	EF0	89 km	2.6 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	55 km	3.8 mi	0
Sep 30, 2017	EF0	82 km	2.5 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (158 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	158 km
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	162 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	75 km
2022	CERRO PELADO	45,620	64 km
2000	CERRO GRANDE	44,279	79 km
2000	VIVEASH	22,468	88 km
2013	THOMPSON RIDGE	21,077	79 km
2016	DOG HEAD	19,816	39 km
1996	DOME	15,783	63 km
2008	TRIGO	13,855	57 km
2010	SOUTH FORK	12,585	97 km
2011	PACHECO	9,790	87 km
2013	JAROSO	9,529	98 km
2009	BLACK BUTTE	8,124	98 km
2008	UNNAMED	7,351	94 km
2003	CAPULIN	6,155	87 km
2007	OJO PEAK	6,118	68 km
2013	TRES LAGUNAS	5,832	84 km
1998	OSO	5,297	91 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,083	68 km
2008	BIG SPRING	5,050	49 km
2017	NMSER FY17 RX #1	4,817	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	1.0 in	Coldest
February	35°F (2°C)	1.1 in
March	40°F (5°C)	1.3 in
April	47°F (9°C)	0.9 in	Driest
May	56°F (14°C)	1.0 in
June	66°F (19°C)	1.0 in
July	68°F (20°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
September	62°F (16°C)	1.9 in
October	51°F (11°C)	1.4 in
November	39°F (4°C)	1.1 in
December	32°F (0°C)	1.1 in

Paa-Ko has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (0.9").

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