Weather & Climate in San Mateo, NM

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

San Mateo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°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 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 7,222 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	52.1°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,222 ft (2,201 m)
Area	2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density	262/sq mi
Coordinates	35.3381°N, 107.6461°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Cibola County County
Nearest Airport	Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.7"

75% below US avg

Snowfall 7.9"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.40"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	58.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	94.8 / 100
Community Resilience	3.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	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: M4.5.

Jan 29, 1990	6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.5	120 km	12 km
Nov 8, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.4	122 km	6 km
Jul 12, 2021	5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M4.2	128 km	13 km
Jan 31, 1990	5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.0	123 km	10 km
May 18, 2023	8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico	M3.8	8 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	127 km	10 km
Nov 15, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	122 km	7 km
May 5, 1990	6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	121 km	7 km
May 24, 2004	8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.5	119 km	5 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	105 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	80 km	6 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	25 km	5 km
May 1, 2025	14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico	M3.5	124 km	13 km
Sep 23, 2009	29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico	M3.4	99 km	5 km
Apr 9, 2021	2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.3	128 km	5 km
Jul 31, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.3	121 km	8 km
Sep 10, 2024	8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.2	80 km	5 km
Apr 6, 2011	17 km WNW of La Joya, New Mexico	M3.2	118 km	5 km
Jul 21, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.2	122 km	7 km
Sep 16, 2015	9 km SE of La Joya, New Mexico	M3.2	141 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 10, 1974	EF2	58 km	2.0 mi	1
Sep 13, 1988	EF1	97 km	0.2 mi	0
May 31, 1965	EF1	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 23, 2021	EF0	97 km	0.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 2020	EF0	83 km	0.0 mi	0
May 30, 2019	EF0	37 km	0.4 mi	0
Feb 17, 2019	EF0	65 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 3, 2018	EF0	45 km	2.4 mi	0
Sep 30, 2017	EF0	59 km	2.5 mi	0
Aug 13, 2016	EF0	74 km	0.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 2005	EF0	96 km	0.1 mi	0
May 25, 1999	EF0	93 km	0.1 mi	0
May 20, 1991	EF0	88 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 5, 1980	EF0	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 30, 1963	EF0	98 km	0.1 mi	0
May 23, 1959	EF0	95 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 20, 1957	EF0	41 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 19, 1957	EF0	86 km	0.1 mi	0
May 31, 1957	EF0	94 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (68 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	68 km
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	162 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CHERRY (15,105 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	CHERRY	15,105	68 km
2018	DIENER CANYON	9,824	45 km
2004	SEDGWICK	9,241	44 km
2019	TRIPLE NICKLE	7,819	9 km
2018	VENADO	4,007	90 km
2018	BLUE WATER	3,663	42 km
1989	COLLAPSE	3,438	71 km
2019	REDONDO RX	3,382	53 km
1999	LA JARA	3,249	5 km
1989	MALPAIS	2,300	69 km
2004	BROADCAST BLOCK 1	2,285	76 km
2007	DOUBLE EAGLE	2,281	74 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,983	49 km
1989	HOYA	1,869	68 km
2023	COPPERTAN RX 23 BLOCK 1 AND 2	1,850	53 km
2021	STABLE CANYON RX	1,761	97 km
2000	WALL	1,751	61 km
2010	VIRGIN CANYON	1,697	97 km
2021	COPPERTAN RX FY21	1,694	52 km
1999	STABLE	1,589	97 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	0.8 in
February	32°F (0°C)	0.8 in
March	38°F (3°C)	0.8 in
April	45°F (7°C)	0.6 in	Driest
May	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in
June	63°F (17°C)	0.7 in
July	74°F (23°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
September	60°F (15°C)	1.5 in
October	49°F (9°C)	1.1 in
November	37°F (3°C)	0.8 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

San Mateo has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.6").

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