Weather & Climate in Sandia Park, NM

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

Sandia Park 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 7,070 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	7,070 ft (2,155 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	525/sq mi
Coordinates	35.1648°N, 106.3657°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Bernalillo County County
Nearest Airport	Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.72"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.87"

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

97 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	123 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	111 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	124 km	10 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	49 km	10 km
Jun 4, 2008	8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.7	150 km	5 km
Feb 21, 1990	31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.6	129 km	5 km
May 5, 1990	6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	92 km	7 km
Nov 15, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	91 km	7 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	70 km	5 km
May 1, 2025	14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico	M3.5	108 km	13 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	68 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	71 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	38 km	6 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	95 km	5 km
May 24, 2004	8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.5	92 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	73 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

69 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	64 km	2.0 mi	1
Jun 8, 1989	EF1	43 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 1988	EF1	23 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 23, 1981	EF1	96 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	61 km	0.2 mi	0
May 31, 1965	EF1	20 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1956	EF1	15 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 23, 2021	EF0	25 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	33 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	35 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 15, 2020	EF0	79 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 3, 2018	EF0	86 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 (154 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	154 km
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	159 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	79 km
2022	CERRO PELADO	45,620	68 km
2000	CERRO GRANDE	44,279	83 km
2000	VIVEASH	22,468	92 km
2013	THOMPSON RIDGE	21,077	83 km
2016	DOG HEAD	19,816	35 km
1996	DOME	15,783	67 km
2008	TRIGO	13,855	53 km
2011	PACHECO	9,790	91 km
2009	BLACK BUTTE	8,124	93 km
2008	UNNAMED	7,351	95 km
2003	CAPULIN	6,155	92 km
2007	OJO PEAK	6,118	64 km
2013	TRES LAGUNAS	5,832	89 km
1998	OSO	5,297	95 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,083	64 km
2008	BIG SPRING	5,050	45 km
2017	NMSER FY17 RX #1	4,817	91 km
2014	PINO	4,415	67 km
2002	LAKES	4,306	85 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

Sandia Park 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").

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