Weather & Climate in Roy, NM

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

Roy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°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 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.3 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 5,894 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	52.9°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,894 ft (1,796 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density	157/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9451°N, 104.1963°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Mora County County
Nearest Airport	Taos Regional (TSM) 89 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"

57% below US avg

Snowfall 19.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.91"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	38.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	92.9 / 100
Community Resilience	4.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
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 Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	No Rating
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

308 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Aug 23, 2011	6 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M5.3	132 km	4 km
Aug 10, 2005	20 km S of Weston, Colorado	M5.0	125 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2011	9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado	M4.7	125 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2001	0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.5	138 km	5 km
Jan 3, 2007	8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.4	140 km	5 km
Mar 22, 2004	30 km S of Weston, Colorado	M4.4	117 km	5 km
Aug 1, 2004	31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M4.3	131 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	6 km NNE of Segundo, Colorado	M4.3	145 km	6 km
Aug 10, 2005	20 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado	M4.1	125 km	5 km
Jul 29, 2009	32 km NNE of Cimarron, New Mexico	M4.1	111 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2011	7 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M4.0	131 km	5 km
Sep 4, 2001	2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.0	139 km	5 km
Feb 6, 2016	Colorado	M4.0	144 km	2 km
Sep 13, 2011	20 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M4.0	120 km	5 km
Aug 26, 2023	19 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.0	132 km	4 km
Mar 10, 2023	5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.9	144 km	4 km
Aug 23, 2016	18 km SSW of Weston, CO	M3.9	134 km	4 km
Aug 20, 2015	7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado	M3.9	144 km	1 km
Sep 16, 2011	26 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.9	115 km	5 km
Mar 20, 2015	25 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.8	116 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

90 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 67 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 14, 1977	EF3	16 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1964	EF3	74 km	3.0 mi	1
May 23, 2010	EF2	94 km	8.8 mi	0
Jul 25, 1996	EF2	90 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF2	35 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 18, 1968	EF2	95 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 12, 1963	EF2	91 km	0.1 mi	0
May 17, 1962	EF2	4 km	10.8 mi	0
May 23, 2010	EF1	97 km	9.3 mi	0
May 23, 2010	EF1	91 km	5.7 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF1	97 km	2.7 mi	0
Aug 17, 1992	EF1	70 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 13, 1982	EF1	100 km	0.1 mi	0
May 15, 1979	EF1	95 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 1, 1977	EF1	63 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 3, 1974	EF1	64 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 21, 1973	EF1	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 17, 1972	EF1	95 km	3.8 mi	0
May 10, 1972	EF1	81 km	3.6 mi	0
Jun 18, 1966	EF1	65 km	0.8 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COOKS PEAK (61,195 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	COOKS PEAK	61,195	79 km
2006	GLADSTONE	44,125	31 km
2018	UTE PARK	30,177	99 km
2006	CASA	27,452	81 km
2022	MITCHELL	23,220	40 km
2006	OJO FELIZ	17,767	86 km
2005	GLADSTONE	16,794	54 km
2006	RIVERA MESA	16,412	75 km
1993	OJO	14,887	80 km
2006	CLAPHAM	14,696	82 km
2011	BRITT	13,980	78 km
2002	CERRO PELON	13,015	77 km
1989	LIBBY	10,695	58 km
1996	FARLEY	10,456	39 km
2006	LEVI	9,491	50 km
1988	UNNAMED	8,454	59 km
2018	EMILY	8,342	63 km
2000	DIAMOND	7,866	53 km
2018	LITTLE CONCHAS	7,429	89 km
2016	CLAVEL	7,115	35 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.4 in
March	43°F (6°C)	0.6 in
April	50°F (10°C)	0.8 in
May	59°F (15°C)	1.8 in
June	68°F (20°C)	2.1 in
July	73°F (23°C)	2.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	70°F (21°C)	2.9 in
September	63°F (17°C)	1.9 in
October	53°F (11°C)	1.2 in
November	41°F (5°C)	0.5 in
December	33°F (0°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Roy has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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