Weather & Climate in Prewitt, NM

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

Prewitt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°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 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.6 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 6,899 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	49.7°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,899 ft (2,103 m)
Area	13.8 sq mi (35.8 km²)
Population Density	47/sq mi
Coordinates	35.3683°N, 108.0749°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	McKinley County County
Nearest Airport	Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 86 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"

68% below US avg

Snowfall 30.6"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.24"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	78.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	99.8 / 100
Community Resilience	0.5 / 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	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

39 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	148 km	12 km
May 18, 2023	8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico	M3.8	47 km	5 km
May 5, 1990	6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	150 km	7 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	63 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	119 km	6 km
May 1, 2025	14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico	M3.5	149 km	13 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	138 km	5 km
Sep 23, 2009	29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico	M3.4	103 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.2	118 km	5 km
Apr 6, 2011	17 km WNW of La Joya, New Mexico	M3.2	144 km	5 km
Sep 23, 2019	22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona	M3.1	143 km	5 km
Apr 29, 2025	5 km WNW of Veguita, New Mexico	M3.1	147 km	10 km
Jul 4, 2021	24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico	M3.1	71 km	5 km
Apr 3, 2022	7 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.0	149 km	5 km
Jun 26, 2018	3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	137 km	3 km
Jun 14, 2018	0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	136 km	5 km
Feb 25, 2022	7 km SW of Pueblitos, New Mexico	M2.9	143 km	5 km
Dec 9, 1991	5 km N of Meadow Lake, New Mexico	M2.9	150 km	14 km
Jul 17, 2009	17 km SSE of Eagle Nest, New Mexico	M2.8	78 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 10, 1974	EF2	95 km	2.0 mi	1
May 30, 2019	EF0	30 km	0.4 mi	0
Feb 17, 2019	EF0	88 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 3, 2018	EF0	63 km	2.4 mi	0
Sep 30, 2017	EF0	93 km	2.5 mi	0
Aug 13, 2016	EF0	93 km	0.0 mi	0
Oct 20, 1957	EF0	80 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 (64 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	64 km
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	142 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	58 km
2018	DIENER CANYON	9,824	22 km
2004	SEDGWICK	9,241	20 km
2019	TRIPLE NICKLE	7,819	48 km
2005	LITTLE WATER1	4,342	96 km
2018	BLUE WATER	3,663	14 km
1989	COLLAPSE	3,438	64 km
2019	REDONDO RX	3,382	23 km
1999	LA JARA	3,249	40 km
1989	MALPAIS	2,300	60 km
2004	BROADCAST BLOCK 1	2,285	60 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,983	21 km
1989	HOYA	1,869	55 km
2023	COPPERTAN RX 23 BLOCK 1 AND 2	1,850	25 km
2000	WALL	1,751	57 km
2021	COPPERTAN RX FY21	1,694	25 km
2012	COPPERTON	1,583	26 km
2014	2 MERTZ RX	1,426	85 km
2006	FOREST UNIT	1,408	63 km
2014	WHISKEY	1,176	45 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	0.7 in
February	33°F (0°C)	0.6 in
March	39°F (4°C)	0.7 in
April	45°F (7°C)	0.5 in	Driest
May	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in
June	64°F (18°C)	0.6 in
July	70°F (21°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
September	60°F (15°C)	1.4 in
October	49°F (9°C)	1.0 in
November	37°F (3°C)	0.7 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Prewitt has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 29°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and April the driest (0.5").

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