All Countries
Weather & Climate in Quemado, NM
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quemado 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 6,872 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 | 6,872 ft (2,095 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 173/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3406°N, 108.5061°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Catron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Show Low Regional (SOW) 86 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
34 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 | 150 km | 12 km |
| May 18, 2023 | 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico | M3.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2010 | 24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona | M3.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2010 | 27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona | M3.6 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Oct 8, 2012 | 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.6 | 124 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M3.6 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.5 | 125 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2025 | 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico | M3.5 | 137 km | 13 km |
| Oct 20, 2016 | 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico | M3.5 | 141 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2004 | 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico | M3.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 2007 | 4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico | M3.4 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2009 | 29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico | M3.4 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.3 | 123 km | 5 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 40 km SSE of Datil, New Mexico | M3.2 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 2011 | 17 km WNW of La Joya, New Mexico | M3.2 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2019 | 22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona | M3.1 | 93 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2010 | 25 km NNE of Clifton, Arizona | M3.0 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2022 | 7 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M3.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2013 | 10 km W of Lemitar, New Mexico | M3.0 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 5 km E of Bluewater Village, New Mexico | M2.8 | 112 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
3 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 3, 2008 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 2006 | EF0 | 79 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2005 | EF0 | 81 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 31 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 69 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WALLOW (563,664 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | WALLOW | 563,664 | 91 km |
| 2018 | BUZZARD | 50,934 | 72 km |
| 2002 | MIDDLE | 37,096 | 99 km |
| 2000 | CHANCE | 33,064 | 82 km |
| 2023 | DIVIDE | 26,614 | 88 km |
| 2005 | FORK WFU | 15,919 | 81 km |
| 2002 | CHERRY | 15,105 | 68 km |
| 2005 | JOHNSON WFU | 11,842 | 46 km |
| 2023 | PASTURE | 10,994 | 85 km |
| 2007 | HL WFU | 10,785 | 87 km |
| 2017 | BACA | 10,382 | 23 km |
| 2010 | TURKEY | 10,168 | 86 km |
| 1995 | H.B. | 9,971 | 73 km |
| 2018 | DIENER CANYON | 9,824 | 100 km |
| 2017 | KERR | 9,662 | 60 km |
| 2009 | WILLOW | 9,532 | 64 km |
| 2000 | PAD | 9,042 | 95 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 8,977 | 100 km |
| 2017 | PELONA MTN RX | 8,181 | 80 km |
| 2006 | MARTINEZ | 7,862 | 85 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in |
Quemado has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 30°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (0.4").