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Weather & Climate in Ribera, NM

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

Ribera 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 6,012 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,012 ft (1,832 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density129/sq mi
Coordinates35.3700°N, 105.4441°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySanta Fe County County
Nearest AirportSanta Fe Regional (SAF)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 25.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.3 / 100
Community Resilience33.8 / 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

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Jul 4, 1995 23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico M3.8 113 km 5 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 78 km 10 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 114 km 5 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 72 km 5 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 112 km 5 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 113 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 122 km 6 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 147 km 5 km
Jul 22, 1996 11 km WSW of Corona, New Mexico M3.4 132 km 10 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.4 112 km 5 km
Mar 24, 1996 8 km WNW of Corona, New Mexico M3.3 124 km 10 km
Mar 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.3 119 km 5 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 51 km 5 km
Apr 1, 2025 22 km S of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.0 124 km 5 km
Mar 31, 2013 4 km NNE of Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico M3.0 47 km 5 km
Aug 15, 2007 5 km W of La Cienega, New Mexico M3.0 71 km 5 km
Dec 9, 1991 5 km N of Meadow Lake, New Mexico M2.9 116 km 14 km
Jan 26, 2020 1 km SSE of Galisteo, New Mexico M2.9 45 km 6 km
Jan 26, 2019 22 km N of Pecos, New Mexico M2.9 49 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

66 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 4, 1978 EF2 70 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 1989 EF1 53 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 13, 1982 EF1 33 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 23, 1981 EF1 16 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 21, 1973 EF1 74 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 15, 1971 EF1 58 km 2.0 mi 0
Dec 26, 1966 EF1 75 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 18, 1966 EF1 70 km 0.8 mi 0
May 8, 1959 EF1 79 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 20, 1956 EF1 72 km 0.5 mi 0
Oct 1, 2023 EF0 49 km 1.3 mi 0
Jul 13, 2021 EF0 56 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 2, 2021 EF0 69 km 1.8 mi 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 81 km 1.7 mi 0
Jun 17, 2019 EF0 80 km 1.3 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 99 km 4.2 mi 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 85 km 3.8 mi 0
Aug 9, 2017 EF0 89 km 0.3 mi 0
Jul 6, 2017 EF0 86 km 0.0 mi 0
May 9, 2017 EF0 47 km 4.9 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (182 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 182 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 54 km
2000 CERRO GRANDE 44,279 99 km
2000 VIVEASH 22,468 40 km
2016 DOG HEAD 19,816 97 km
2006 OJO FELIZ 17,767 87 km
1996 DOME 15,783 95 km
1993 OJO 14,887 86 km
2002 CERRO PELON 13,015 90 km
2002 BORREGO 12,877 76 km
2020 LUNA 10,849 96 km
2011 PACHECO 9,790 62 km
2013 JAROSO 9,529 63 km
1992 FRONTIER 8,454 98 km
2018 EMILY 8,342 84 km
2000 DIAMOND 7,866 92 km
2018 LITTLE CONCHAS 7,429 60 km
1988 ROSA 7,387 84 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,351 48 km
2011 MILAGRO 7,102 50 km
2000 VAUGHN 6,967 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 0.7 in
February 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 0.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.1 in
November 40°F (5°C) 0.7 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Ribera has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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