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Weather & Climate in San Acacia, NM

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

San Acacia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°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 8.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 4,663 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,663 ft (1,421 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates34.2549°N, 106.9023°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyValencia County County
Nearest AirportAlbuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.6"
78% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.97"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.2 / 100
Community Resilience3.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

80 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 23 km 12 km
Nov 8, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.4 22 km 6 km
Jan 31, 1990 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.0 22 km 10 km
Feb 27, 1990 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.9 44 km 5 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 137 km 5 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 105 km 10 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 73 km 5 km
Feb 21, 1990 31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.6 43 km 5 km
May 5, 1990 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 22 km 7 km
Nov 15, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 23 km 7 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 108 km 6 km
May 24, 2004 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.5 23 km 5 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 48 km 5 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 75 km 5 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 76 km 5 km
May 1, 2025 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico M3.5 15 km 13 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 118 km 5 km
Jun 20, 1991 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico M3.5 81 km 0 km
Jul 22, 2013 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.4 46 km 5 km
May 23, 2007 4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico M3.4 21 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

33 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 8 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 27, 1975 EF2 47 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 10, 1974 EF2 97 km 2.0 mi 1
May 13, 2012 EF1 39 km 1.2 mi 0
Jul 5, 1966 EF1 52 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 2, 1950 EF1 34 km 7.9 mi 0
May 31, 2021 EF0 25 km 0.9 mi 0
May 31, 2021 EF0 70 km 0.9 mi 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 61 km 0.0 mi 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 40 km 0.7 mi 0
Jul 15, 2020 EF0 33 km 0.4 mi 0
Jun 3, 2018 EF0 83 km 2.6 mi 0
Sep 30, 2017 EF0 83 km 2.5 mi 0
Jul 17, 2016 EF0 90 km 0.0 mi 0
Jul 5, 2012 EF0 25 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 3, 2011 EF0 90 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 17, 2005 EF0 16 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 16, 2005 EF0 91 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 30, 2004 EF0 47 km 0.1 mi 0
May 15, 1991 EF0 97 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 14, 1990 EF0 97 km 0.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 104 km
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 117 km
Red Hill Volcanic field 2,300 m (7,546 ft) -9450 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BEAR TRAP (38,201 acres, 2022).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2022 BEAR TRAP 38,201 76 km
2016 NORTH 34,562 66 km
1994 POT 30,248 83 km
1996 UNNAMED 22,591 90 km
2016 DOG HEAD 19,816 86 km
2020 VICS PEAK 16,283 86 km
2009 EAST MAGDALENA RX 15,626 37 km
2008 TRIGO 13,855 68 km
2015 RED CANYON 13,506 76 km
1994 BLACK 10,695 79 km
2017 TIFFANY 8,654 66 km
2009 BLACK BUTTE 8,124 22 km
1996 SAN PEDRO 8,048 46 km
2010 FISHER RX 7,892 73 km
1994 OSCURA 7,179 87 km
2007 OJO PEAK 6,118 59 km
1994 PINNACLE 5,964 79 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,083 59 km
2008 BIG SPRING 5,050 76 km
2006 MARCIAL 4,873 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 80°F (26°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in Wettest
September 69°F (20°C) 1.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in

San Acacia has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and March the driest (0.3").

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