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Weather & Climate in San Jose CDP (Rio Arriba County), NM
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Jose CDP (Rio Arriba County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°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 11.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 5,853 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,853 ft (1,784 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 408/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0367°N, 106.1004°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Rio Arriba County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
137 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Mar 22, 2004 | 30 km S of Weston, Colorado | M4.4 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 2004 | 31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado | M4.3 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico | M4.2 | 62 km | 13 km |
| Jul 29, 2009 | 32 km NNE of Cimarron, New Mexico | M4.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2023 | 19 km SSW of Weston, Colorado | M4.0 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 18 km SSW of Weston, CO | M3.9 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 30 km S of Segundo, Colorado | M3.8 | 146 km | 5 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 15 km SSE of Stonewall Gap, Colorado | M3.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 33 km S of Weston, Colorado | M3.8 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 1995 | 23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico | M3.8 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Nov 20, 2009 | 29 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado | M3.7 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 1990 | 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico | M3.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico | M3.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico | M3.7 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 2011 | 16 km SSW of Weston, Colorado | M3.6 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2003 | 32 km SSW of Weston, Colorado | M3.6 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 2017 | 17 km SSW of Weston, Colorado | M3.6 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Oct 17, 2011 | 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico | M3.5 | 23 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico | M3.5 | 109 km | 6 km |
| Sep 14, 2009 | 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico | M3.5 | 65 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
41 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 13, 1988 | EF1 | 95 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1982 | EF1 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1973 | EF1 | 84 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1971 | EF1 | 44 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 26, 1966 | EF1 | 21 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1956 | EF1 | 97 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 1, 2023 | EF0 | 80 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 2021 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2021 | EF0 | 80 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 2021 | EF0 | 81 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 2021 | EF0 | 61 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2018 | EF0 | 91 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2018 | EF0 | 43 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 2017 | EF0 | 73 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2017 | EF0 | 44 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2012 | EF0 | 60 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2012 | EF0 | 47 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2009 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2009 | EF0 | 66 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2008 | EF0 | 100 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
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 | 65 km |
| 2011 | LAS CONCHAS | 150,874 | 34 km |
| 2022 | CERRO PELADO | 45,620 | 47 km |
| 2000 | CERRO GRANDE | 44,279 | 25 km |
| 2000 | VIVEASH | 22,468 | 59 km |
| 2013 | THOMPSON RIDGE | 21,077 | 44 km |
| 2006 | OJO FELIZ | 17,767 | 88 km |
| 1996 | DOME | 15,783 | 39 km |
| 1993 | OJO | 14,887 | 93 km |
| 2002 | CERRO PELON | 13,015 | 96 km |
| 2002 | BORREGO | 12,877 | 28 km |
| 2010 | SOUTH FORK | 12,585 | 29 km |
| 2020 | LUNA | 10,849 | 70 km |
| 2011 | PACHECO | 9,790 | 34 km |
| 2013 | JAROSO | 9,529 | 41 km |
| 1996 | HONDO | 8,258 | 81 km |
| 2017 | BONITA | 7,754 | 61 km |
| 2017 | HONDITO | 6,949 | 64 km |
| 2003 | CAPULIN | 6,155 | 31 km |
| 2013 | TRES LAGUNAS | 5,832 | 52 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.5 in |
San Jose CDP (Rio Arriba County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.4").