Weather & Climate in Rowe, NM

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

Rowe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.3 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 6,785 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	50.6°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,785 ft (2,068 m)
Area	6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²)
Population Density	91/sq mi
Coordinates	35.4922°N, 105.6715°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Santa Fe County County
Nearest Airport	Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"

68% below US avg

Snowfall 22.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.43"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.55"

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

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Jul 12, 2021	5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M4.2	127 km	13 km
Jul 4, 1995	23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico	M3.8	114 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	129 km	10 km
Jun 4, 2008	8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.7	129 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	79 km	10 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	115 km	5 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	138 km	5 km
Sep 14, 2009	7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.5	137 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	105 km	6 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	115 km	5 km
Oct 17, 2011	3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico	M3.5	49 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	114 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1996	11 km WSW of Corona, New Mexico	M3.4	143 km	10 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.4	114 km	5 km
Apr 9, 2021	2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.3	132 km	5 km
Mar 19, 1995	8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico	M3.3	143 km	5 km
Mar 24, 1996	8 km WNW of Corona, New Mexico	M3.3	136 km	10 km
Sep 10, 2024	8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.2	108 km	5 km
Apr 29, 2025	5 km WNW of Veguita, New Mexico	M3.1	149 km	10 km
Sep 29, 2017	17 km S of Mora, New Mexico	M3.1	48 km	5 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	94 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1989	EF1	50 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 1988	EF1	86 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 13, 1982	EF1	43 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 1981	EF1	40 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 21, 1973	EF1	72 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 1971	EF1	33 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 26, 1966	EF1	51 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 18, 1966	EF1	88 km	0.8 mi	0
May 31, 1965	EF1	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1956	EF1	60 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 1, 2023	EF0	49 km	1.3 mi	0
Jul 23, 2021	EF0	85 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	40 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 2, 2021	EF0	67 km	1.8 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	59 km	1.7 mi	0
Jun 17, 2019	EF0	96 km	1.3 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	61 km	3.8 mi	0
Aug 9, 2017	EF0	100 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 6, 2017	EF0	66 km	0.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (192 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	192 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	46 km
2011	LAS CONCHAS	150,874	80 km
2022	CERRO PELADO	45,620	81 km
2000	CERRO GRANDE	44,279	75 km
2000	VIVEASH	22,468	25 km
2013	THOMPSON RIDGE	21,077	91 km
2016	DOG HEAD	19,816	91 km
2006	OJO FELIZ	17,767	84 km
1996	DOME	15,783	70 km
1993	OJO	14,887	86 km
2002	CERRO PELON	13,015	89 km
2002	BORREGO	12,877	56 km
2010	SOUTH FORK	12,585	93 km
2020	LUNA	10,849	87 km
2011	PACHECO	9,790	41 km
2013	JAROSO	9,529	45 km
2018	EMILY	8,342	89 km
2000	DIAMOND	7,866	98 km
2018	LITTLE CONCHAS	7,429	83 km
2008	UNNAMED	7,351	67 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	1.0 in
February	34°F (1°C)	0.9 in
March	40°F (4°C)	0.9 in
April	47°F (8°C)	0.6 in	Driest
May	56°F (13°C)	1.0 in
June	65°F (19°C)	1.4 in
July	71°F (22°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	67°F (20°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
September	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.3 in
November	38°F (3°C)	0.9 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	1.2 in	Coldest

Rowe has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (0.6").

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