Weather & Climate in San Lorenzo, NM

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

San Lorenzo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 76°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 12.9 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 5,691 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	58.6°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,691 ft (1,735 m)
Area	1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density	176/sq mi
Coordinates	32.8054°N, 107.9202°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Luna County County
Nearest Airport	Las Cruces International (LRU) 68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.9"

66% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.15"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	51.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	80.9 / 100
Community Resilience	1.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

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

Jun 29, 2014	13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona	M5.3	119 km	6 km
Jun 29, 2014	12 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M4.0	114 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2015	36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico	M3.9	87 km	4 km
Jul 3, 2014	11 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.9	112 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	135 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	134 km	5 km
Oct 8, 2012	32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.6	137 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2014	17 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	115 km	5 km
Jul 10, 2014	16 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	115 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	119 km	5 km
Jul 9, 2014	13 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	112 km	5 km
Jul 11, 2014	5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	114 km	5 km
Aug 5, 2021	24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico	M3.6	140 km	16 km
Jun 30, 2014	19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	118 km	5 km
Oct 29, 2012	35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.5	141 km	5 km
Jul 11, 2014	12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	117 km	5 km
Jul 6, 2014	Arizona	M3.5	118 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	14 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	110 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	10 km SW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.4	117 km	5 km
Apr 27, 2019	2 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.4	111 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

16 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 12, 1957	EF3	30 km	8.2 mi	0
Oct 9, 2006	EF1	71 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 13, 1989	EF1	40 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 28, 1989	EF1	83 km	4.0 mi	0
Aug 19, 1979	EF1	33 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 16, 1971	EF1	29 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 9, 1971	EF1	72 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 15, 1967	EF1	34 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 7, 2015	EF0	88 km	1.7 mi	0
Sep 6, 2007	EF0	57 km	3.1 mi	0
Apr 29, 2007	EF0	85 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 22, 1987	EF0	63 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1982	EF0	72 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 31, 1979	EF0	24 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 1960	EF0	80 km	0.1 mi	0
May 16, 1958	EF0	67 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (181 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	181 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BLACK (328,091 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	BLACK	328,091	44 km
2012	WHITEWATER-BALDY	306,923	84 km
2013	SILVER	137,884	22 km
2003	DRY LAKE COMPLEX (DRY LAKES)	113,956	67 km
2021	JOHNSON	95,808	67 km
2011	MILLER	84,760	56 km
2005	BLACK RANGE COMPLEX WFU	74,273	72 km
2023	PASS	66,071	68 km
2003	BOILER	56,796	68 km
1993	BRUSH	39,349	66 km
2002	MIDDLE	37,096	85 km
2006	BEAR	34,703	92 km
2000	CHANCE	33,064	99 km
2009	DIAMOND	32,021	51 km
2023	DIVIDE	26,614	95 km
1995	BONNER	26,381	42 km
2020	CUB	24,489	78 km
2017	CORRAL	20,503	49 km
2020	GOOD	19,507	54 km
1997	LILLY	18,507	78 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	0.8 in
February	42°F (6°C)	0.7 in
March	46°F (8°C)	0.5 in
April	53°F (11°C)	0.2 in	Driest
May	61°F (16°C)	0.4 in
June	69°F (21°C)	0.8 in
July	76°F (25°C)	3.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.1 in
September	66°F (19°C)	2.1 in
October	57°F (14°C)	1.5 in
November	46°F (8°C)	0.9 in
December	40°F (4°C)	1.1 in	Coldest

San Lorenzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (0.2").

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