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Weather & Climate in San Antonito CDP (Bernalillo County), NM
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Antonito CDP (Bernalillo County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 6,859 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,859 ft (2,091 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 289/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1575°N, 106.3475°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Bernalillo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
96 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 | 91 km | 12 km |
| Nov 8, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M4.4 | 91 km | 6 km |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico | M4.2 | 124 km | 13 km |
| Jan 31, 1990 | 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M4.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 1990 | 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico | M3.9 | 136 km | 5 km |
| May 18, 2023 | 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico | M3.8 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico | M3.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 1990 | 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico | M3.7 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M3.6 | 91 km | 7 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico | M3.6 | 128 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico | M3.6 | 93 km | 7 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico | M3.6 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico | M3.5 | 68 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2025 | 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico | M3.5 | 108 km | 13 km |
| Oct 20, 2016 | 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico | M3.5 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico | M3.5 | 40 km | 6 km |
| Dec 31, 1997 | 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico | M3.5 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico | M3.5 | 84 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2004 | 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico | M3.5 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1997 | 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico | M3.5 | 70 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
71 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 9 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 27, 1975 | EF2 | 68 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 10, 1974 | EF2 | 66 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 8, 1989 | EF1 | 42 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1988 | EF1 | 25 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1981 | EF1 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1971 | EF1 | 64 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 26, 1966 | EF1 | 85 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 1966 | EF1 | 62 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1965 | EF1 | 21 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1956 | EF1 | 14 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 2021 | EF0 | 26 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2021 | EF0 | 32 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2021 | EF0 | 100 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 2021 | EF0 | 40 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 2021 | EF0 | 53 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 2021 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 2020 | EF0 | 36 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 15, 2020 | EF0 | 79 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2018 | EF0 | 85 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2018 | EF0 | 59 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 156 km |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LAS CONCHAS (150,874 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | LAS CONCHAS | 150,874 | 80 km |
| 2022 | CERRO PELADO | 45,620 | 69 km |
| 2000 | CERRO GRANDE | 44,279 | 83 km |
| 2000 | VIVEASH | 22,468 | 92 km |
| 2013 | THOMPSON RIDGE | 21,077 | 84 km |
| 2016 | DOG HEAD | 19,816 | 34 km |
| 1996 | DOME | 15,783 | 68 km |
| 2008 | TRIGO | 13,855 | 53 km |
| 2011 | PACHECO | 9,790 | 91 km |
| 2009 | BLACK BUTTE | 8,124 | 93 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 7,351 | 93 km |
| 2003 | CAPULIN | 6,155 | 92 km |
| 2007 | OJO PEAK | 6,118 | 63 km |
| 2013 | TRES LAGUNAS | 5,832 | 88 km |
| 1998 | OSO | 5,297 | 96 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 5,083 | 63 km |
| 2008 | BIG SPRING | 5,050 | 44 km |
| 2017 | NMSER FY17 RX #1 | 4,817 | 90 km |
| 2014 | PINO | 4,415 | 68 km |
| 2002 | LAKES | 4,306 | 87 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in |
San Antonito CDP (Bernalillo County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (0.9").