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Weather & Climate in Pie Town, NM
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pie Town experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°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 11.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.6 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 7,669 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,669 ft (2,338 m) |
| Area | 57.3 sq mi (148.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3404°N, 108.1766°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Catron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 101 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
60 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 | 120 km | 12 km |
| Nov 8, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M4.4 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Jan 31, 1990 | 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M4.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2023 | 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico | M3.8 | 127 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M3.6 | 120 km | 7 km |
| Oct 8, 2012 | 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.6 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M3.6 | 122 km | 7 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.5 | 144 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2025 | 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico | M3.5 | 107 km | 13 km |
| Sep 29, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico | M3.5 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Oct 20, 2016 | 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico | M3.5 | 122 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2004 | 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico | M3.5 | 118 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 2007 | 4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico | M3.4 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2009 | 29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico | M3.4 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M3.3 | 121 km | 8 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.3 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2014 | 8 km ENE of Luis Lopez, New Mexico | M3.3 | 131 km | 8 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 40 km SSE of Datil, New Mexico | M3.2 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 2011 | 17 km WNW of La Joya, New Mexico | M3.2 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M3.2 | 122 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
4 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 13, 2012 | EF1 | 87 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 1950 | EF1 | 90 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2018 | EF0 | 83 km | 2.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 1965 | EF0 | 81 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 54 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 61 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BUZZARD (50,934 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | BUZZARD | 50,934 | 78 km |
| 2022 | BEAR TRAP | 38,201 | 86 km |
| 2016 | NORTH | 34,562 | 86 km |
| 2000 | CHANCE | 33,064 | 73 km |
| 1994 | POT | 30,248 | 100 km |
| 2023 | DIVIDE | 26,614 | 89 km |
| 2005 | FORK WFU | 15,919 | 88 km |
| 2002 | CHERRY | 15,105 | 57 km |
| 2015 | RED CANYON | 13,506 | 91 km |
| 2021 | DOAGY | 12,941 | 99 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 12,260 | 98 km |
| 2005 | JOHNSON WFU | 11,842 | 70 km |
| 1993 | STONE | 11,147 | 89 km |
| 2023 | PASTURE | 10,994 | 92 km |
| 2007 | HL WFU | 10,785 | 91 km |
| 2017 | BACA | 10,382 | 30 km |
| 1995 | H.B. | 9,971 | 83 km |
| 2018 | DIENER CANYON | 9,824 | 93 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 9,677 | 99 km |
| 2017 | KERR | 9,662 | 68 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Pie Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 30°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (0.5").