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Weather & Climate in Playas, NM
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Playas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°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 10.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 4,482 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,482 ft (1,366 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9126°N, 108.5363°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Hidalgo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bisbee Douglas International (DUG) 70 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
71 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jun 29, 2014 | 13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona | M5.3 | 95 km | 6 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 12 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M4.0 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2015 | 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico | M3.9 | 123 km | 4 km |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 11 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.9 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Oct 31, 1990 | 29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico | M3.8 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jul 9, 2014 | 13 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2014 | 17 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico | M3.6 | 25 km | 16 km |
| Jul 10, 2014 | 16 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 14 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.5 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jul 6, 2014 | Arizona | M3.5 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.5 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico | M3.5 | 65 km | 21 km |
| Jun 30, 2014 | 19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.5 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 2 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2015 | 9 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.4 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2018 | 32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico | M3.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 51 km E of Ascención, Mexico | M3.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
12 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 12, 1957 | EF3 | 87 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2006 | EF1 | 94 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 19, 1979 | EF1 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1971 | EF1 | 78 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1967 | EF1 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1961 | EF1 | 27 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2015 | EF0 | 28 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 6, 2007 | EF0 | 82 km | 3.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2005 | EF0 | 25 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1979 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 1975 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1961 | EF0 | 69 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HORSESHOE 2 (226,079 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | HORSESHOE 2 | 226,079 | 70 km |
| 2009 | PASCO | 104,011 | 64 km |
| 2018 | OK BAR | 60,456 | 47 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 38,998 | 74 km |
| 2018 | SAN LUIS | 36,237 | 68 km |
| 1994 | FLAT COMPLEX | 34,859 | 57 km |
| 2011 | CLOVERDALE2 | 33,552 | 74 km |
| 2002 | WALNUT | 30,388 | 42 km |
| 1989 | GRAY | 28,758 | 44 km |
| 1993 | LINCH | 27,546 | 52 km |
| 1994 | RATTLESNAKE | 25,238 | 70 km |
| 1999 | GARCIA | 22,621 | 65 km |
| 2006 | ADOBE | 20,089 | 40 km |
| 2011 | TRUCK STOP | 19,656 | 73 km |
| 2008 | CENTER PEAK | 19,443 | 48 km |
| 2009 | HOG | 18,086 | 67 km |
| 1994 | LYNCH | 16,204 | 61 km |
| 2011 | GODFREY | 13,536 | 30 km |
| 1989 | ANTELOPE | 13,266 | 63 km |
| 2017 | SWISSHELMS | 10,798 | 96 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Playas has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.2").