Weather & Climate in Paraje, NM

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

Paraje experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°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). The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 5,912 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	52.7°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,912 ft (1,802 m)
Area	5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²)
Population Density	252/sq mi
Coordinates	35.0444°N, 107.4682°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Cibola County County
Nearest Airport	Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.0"

74% below US avg

Snowfall 15.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.09"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	58.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	94.8 / 100
Community Resilience	3.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

86 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	84 km	12 km
Nov 8, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.4	87 km	6 km
Jul 12, 2021	5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M4.2	147 km	13 km
Jan 31, 1990	5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.0	87 km	10 km
Feb 27, 1990	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.9	146 km	5 km
May 18, 2023	8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico	M3.8	37 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	146 km	10 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	135 km	10 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	129 km	5 km
Feb 21, 1990	31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.6	143 km	5 km
May 5, 1990	6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	85 km	7 km
Nov 15, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	86 km	7 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	22 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	66 km	6 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	72 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	133 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	132 km	5 km
May 1, 2025	14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico	M3.5	87 km	13 km
May 24, 2004	8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.5	83 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2013	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.4	147 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

31 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 8 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 27, 1975	EF2	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 10, 1974	EF2	37 km	2.0 mi	1
Sep 13, 1988	EF1	85 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 5, 1966	EF1	78 km	0.2 mi	0
May 31, 1965	EF1	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 23, 2021	EF0	86 km	0.0 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	76 km	0.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 2020	EF0	68 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 15, 2020	EF0	91 km	0.4 mi	0
May 30, 2019	EF0	73 km	0.4 mi	0
Feb 17, 2019	EF0	91 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 3, 2018	EF0	19 km	2.4 mi	0
Sep 30, 2017	EF0	27 km	2.5 mi	0
Aug 3, 2011	EF0	90 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 2005	EF0	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 16, 2005	EF0	75 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 30, 2004	EF0	74 km	0.1 mi	0
May 20, 1991	EF0	75 km	0.2 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF0	82 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 14, 1990	EF0	82 km	0.2 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (56 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	56 km
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	153 km
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	199 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CHERRY (15,105 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	CHERRY	15,105	60 km
2018	DIENER CANYON	9,824	60 km
2004	SEDGWICK	9,241	59 km
2019	TRIPLE NICKLE	7,819	32 km
2008	LADRONE RX	4,406	76 km
2018	BLUE WATER	3,663	61 km
1989	COLLAPSE	3,438	60 km
2019	REDONDO RX	3,382	68 km
1999	LA JARA	3,249	32 km
1989	MALPAIS	2,300	60 km
2003	SANFRANCISCO	2,292	92 km
2004	BROADCAST BLOCK 1	2,285	73 km
2007	DOUBLE EAGLE	2,281	58 km
2011	SEVILLETA	2,094	91 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,983	64 km
1989	HOYA	1,869	64 km
2023	COPPERTAN RX 23 BLOCK 1 AND 2	1,850	67 km
2000	WALL	1,751	52 km
2021	COPPERTAN RX FY21	1,694	65 km
2012	COPPERTON	1,583	65 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	0.5 in
February	37°F (3°C)	0.5 in
March	43°F (6°C)	0.5 in
April	50°F (10°C)	0.4 in	Driest
May	59°F (15°C)	0.6 in
June	68°F (20°C)	0.5 in
July	74°F (23°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
September	64°F (18°C)	1.5 in
October	53°F (12°C)	1.1 in
November	42°F (5°C)	0.5 in
December	33°F (1°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Paraje has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and April the driest (0.4").

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