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Weather & Climate in Pinehill, NM
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pinehill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°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 13.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.0 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 7,422 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,422 ft (2,262 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8922°N, 108.4224°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Cibola County County |
| Nearest Airport | Show Low Regional (SOW) 100 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
30 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 | 149 km | 12 km |
| May 18, 2023 | 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico | M3.8 | 94 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M3.6 | 150 km | 7 km |
| May 24, 2004 | 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico | M3.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico | M3.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2025 | 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico | M3.5 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Oct 20, 2016 | 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico | M3.5 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2009 | 29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico | M3.4 | 72 km | 5 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 40 km SSE of Datil, New Mexico | M3.2 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 2011 | 17 km WNW of La Joya, New Mexico | M3.2 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2019 | 22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona | M3.1 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2021 | 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico | M3.1 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2022 | 7 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M3.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 25, 2022 | 7 km SW of Pueblitos, New Mexico | M2.9 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 2021 | 13 km NW of La Joya, New Mexico | M2.8 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2009 | 17 km SSE of Eagle Nest, New Mexico | M2.8 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 5 km E of Bluewater Village, New Mexico | M2.8 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Nov 28, 2009 | 28 km SE of Eagle Nest, New Mexico | M2.7 | 131 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2011 | 27 km W of Alamo, New Mexico | M2.7 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2023 | 18 km WSW of Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico | M2.7 | 123 km | 5 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: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 17, 2021 | EF0 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 2019 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2018 | EF0 | 72 km | 2.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2005 | EF0 | 97 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 40 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 81 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 | 32 km |
| 2017 | BACA | 10,382 | 83 km |
| 2018 | DIENER CANYON | 9,824 | 43 km |
| 2004 | SEDGWICK | 9,241 | 45 km |
| 2019 | TRIPLE NICKLE | 7,819 | 93 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 4,796 | 90 km |
| 2023 | 2023 UNITS 6 AND 8 RX BURN | 3,712 | 90 km |
| 2018 | BLUE WATER | 3,663 | 49 km |
| 1989 | COLLAPSE | 3,438 | 36 km |
| 2019 | REDONDO RX | 3,382 | 39 km |
| 1999 | LA JARA | 3,249 | 83 km |
| 1996 | ALLENTOWN5 | 2,653 | 79 km |
| 2014 | 2 MA HIGHWAY RX LP6 | 2,481 | 70 km |
| 1989 | MALPAIS | 2,300 | 32 km |
| 2004 | BROADCAST BLOCK 1 | 2,285 | 19 km |
| 1996 | HDSCRABBLE | 2,217 | 92 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 1,983 | 41 km |
| 1989 | HOYA | 1,869 | 26 km |
| 2023 | COPPERTAN RX 23 BLOCK 1 AND 2 | 1,850 | 37 km |
| 1999 | ANTELOPE | 1,753 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in |
Pinehill has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.5").