Weather & Climate in Pecos, NM

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

Pecos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 69°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 16.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 6,959 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	50.0°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,959 ft (2,121 m)
Area	1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density	643/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5757°N, 105.6784°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Santa Fe County County
Nearest Airport	Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.2"

57% below US avg

Snowfall 26.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.66"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	86.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	63.3 / 100
Community Resilience	33.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

52 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	121 km	13 km
Jul 4, 1995	23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico	M3.8	108 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	87 km	10 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	123 km	10 km
Jun 4, 2008	8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.7	120 km	5 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	123 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	124 km	5 km
Sep 14, 2009	7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.5	129 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	122 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	107 km	6 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	144 km	5 km
Oct 17, 2011	3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico	M3.5	41 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.4	122 km	5 km
Mar 19, 1995	8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico	M3.3	148 km	5 km
Apr 9, 2021	2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.3	126 km	5 km
Mar 24, 1996	8 km WNW of Corona, New Mexico	M3.3	145 km	10 km
Sep 10, 2024	8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.2	110 km	5 km
Sep 29, 2017	17 km S of Mora, New Mexico	M3.1	41 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.0	126 km	10 km
Jun 26, 2018	3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	130 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

62 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1989	EF1	59 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 1988	EF1	88 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 13, 1982	EF1	42 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 1981	EF1	47 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 21, 1973	EF1	66 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 1971	EF1	29 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 26, 1966	EF1	44 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 18, 1966	EF1	89 km	0.8 mi	0
May 31, 1965	EF1	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1956	EF1	65 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 1, 2023	EF0	44 km	1.3 mi	0
Jul 23, 2021	EF0	87 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	45 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 2, 2021	EF0	60 km	1.8 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	58 km	1.7 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	58 km	3.8 mi	0
Aug 9, 2017	EF0	97 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 6, 2017	EF0	67 km	0.0 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	65 km	4.9 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	34 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HERMITS PEAK (352,046 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	HERMITS PEAK	352,046	39 km
2011	LAS CONCHAS	150,874	75 km
2022	CERRO PELADO	45,620	77 km
2000	CERRO GRANDE	44,279	69 km
2000	VIVEASH	22,468	16 km
2013	THOMPSON RIDGE	21,077	87 km
2016	DOG HEAD	19,816	98 km
2006	OJO FELIZ	17,767	77 km
1996	DOME	15,783	66 km
1993	OJO	14,887	79 km
2002	CERRO PELON	13,015	83 km
2002	BORREGO	12,877	47 km
2010	SOUTH FORK	12,585	86 km
2020	LUNA	10,849	78 km
2011	PACHECO	9,790	32 km
2013	JAROSO	9,529	36 km
2018	EMILY	8,342	84 km
2000	DIAMOND	7,866	93 km
2018	LITTLE CONCHAS	7,429	86 km
2008	UNNAMED	7,351	76 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	1.1 in
February	32°F (0°C)	1.0 in
March	37°F (3°C)	1.0 in
April	43°F (6°C)	0.7 in	Driest
May	52°F (11°C)	1.1 in
June	61°F (16°C)	1.6 in
July	69°F (21°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
September	58°F (14°C)	2.3 in
October	48°F (9°C)	1.4 in
November	37°F (3°C)	1.1 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	1.3 in	Coldest

Pecos has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (0.7").

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