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Weather & Climate in Pueblo, NM
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pueblo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.0 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 6,073 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,073 ft (1,851 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3273°N, 105.4354°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Santa Fe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jul 4, 1995 | 23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico | M3.8 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 1990 | 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico | M3.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico | M3.6 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico | M3.5 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico | M3.5 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico | M3.5 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Dec 31, 1997 | 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico | M3.5 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1997 | 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico | M3.5 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1997 | 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico | M3.4 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 1996 | 11 km WSW of Corona, New Mexico | M3.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1995 | 8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico | M3.3 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 8 km WNW of Corona, New Mexico | M3.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico | M3.2 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2017 | 17 km S of Mora, New Mexico | M3.1 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 2007 | 5 km W of La Cienega, New Mexico | M3.0 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico | M3.0 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 22 km S of Newkirk, New Mexico | M3.0 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Dec 9, 1991 | 5 km N of Meadow Lake, New Mexico | M2.9 | 115 km | 14 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 22 km N of Pecos, New Mexico | M2.9 | 54 km | 4 km |
| Jan 26, 2020 | 1 km SSE of Galisteo, New Mexico | M2.9 | 46 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
65 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 4, 1978 | EF2 | 66 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1989 | EF1 | 50 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1982 | EF1 | 36 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1981 | EF1 | 12 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1973 | EF1 | 79 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1971 | EF1 | 61 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 26, 1966 | EF1 | 79 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1966 | EF1 | 70 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1959 | EF1 | 76 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1956 | EF1 | 72 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 1, 2023 | EF0 | 54 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2021 | EF0 | 57 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 2021 | EF0 | 73 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 2021 | EF0 | 83 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2019 | EF0 | 75 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 2019 | EF0 | 95 km | 4.2 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2018 | EF0 | 88 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2017 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 2017 | EF0 | 87 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2017 | EF0 | 44 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (178 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
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 | 59 km |
| 1997 | PEREZ | 30,288 | 98 km |
| 2000 | VIVEASH | 22,468 | 44 km |
| 2016 | DOG HEAD | 19,816 | 95 km |
| 2006 | OJO FELIZ | 17,767 | 91 km |
| 1996 | DOME | 15,783 | 98 km |
| 1993 | OJO | 14,887 | 90 km |
| 2002 | CERRO PELON | 13,015 | 94 km |
| 2002 | BORREGO | 12,877 | 81 km |
| 2011 | PACHECO | 9,790 | 66 km |
| 2013 | JAROSO | 9,529 | 67 km |
| 1992 | FRONTIER | 8,454 | 96 km |
| 2018 | EMILY | 8,342 | 88 km |
| 2000 | DIAMOND | 7,866 | 95 km |
| 2018 | LITTLE CONCHAS | 7,429 | 59 km |
| 1988 | ROSA | 7,387 | 80 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 7,351 | 43 km |
| 2011 | MILAGRO | 7,102 | 45 km |
| 2000 | VAUGHN | 6,967 | 81 km |
| 2003 | CAPULIN | 6,155 | 70 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Pueblo has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.5").