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Weather & Climate in Sedillo, NM

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

Sedillo 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 7,148 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,148 ft (2,179 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density222/sq mi
Coordinates35.0870°N, 106.2878°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyBernalillo County County
Nearest AirportAlbuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.6 / 100
Community Resilience41.3 / 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 88 km 12 km
Nov 8, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.4 88 km 6 km
Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 133 km 13 km
Jan 31, 1990 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.0 89 km 10 km
Feb 27, 1990 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.9 129 km 5 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 120 km 5 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 135 km 10 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 38 km 10 km
Nov 15, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 87 km 7 km
Feb 21, 1990 31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.6 122 km 5 km
May 5, 1990 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 89 km 7 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 60 km 5 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 66 km 5 km
May 1, 2025 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico M3.5 105 km 13 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 103 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 47 km 6 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 63 km 5 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 90 km 5 km
May 24, 2004 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.5 89 km 5 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 61 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

77 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 66 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 10, 1974 EF2 71 km 2.0 mi 1
Jun 8, 1989 EF1 35 km 5.0 mi 0
Sep 13, 1988 EF1 34 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 23, 1981 EF1 90 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 15, 1971 EF1 69 km 2.0 mi 0
Dec 26, 1966 EF1 91 km 0.3 mi 0
Jul 5, 1966 EF1 59 km 0.2 mi 0
May 31, 1965 EF1 29 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 20, 1956 EF1 12 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 23, 2021 EF0 36 km 0.0 mi 0
Jul 13, 2021 EF0 33 km 0.2 mi 0
May 31, 2021 EF0 94 km 0.9 mi 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 51 km 0.0 mi 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 48 km 1.7 mi 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 86 km 0.7 mi 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF0 44 km 0.0 mi 0
Jul 15, 2020 EF0 75 km 0.4 mi 0
Jun 17, 2019 EF0 91 km 1.3 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 95 km 4.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 149 km
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 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 88 km
2022 CERRO PELADO 45,620 78 km
2000 CERRO GRANDE 44,279 91 km
2000 VIVEASH 22,468 93 km
2013 THOMPSON RIDGE 21,077 93 km
2016 DOG HEAD 19,816 26 km
1996 DOME 15,783 76 km
2008 TRIGO 13,855 45 km
2011 PACHECO 9,790 95 km
2009 BLACK BUTTE 8,124 88 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,351 87 km
2003 CAPULIN 6,155 97 km
2007 OJO PEAK 6,118 56 km
2013 TRES LAGUNAS 5,832 91 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,083 56 km
2008 BIG SPRING 5,050 37 km
2017 NMSER FY17 RX #1 4,817 85 km
2014 PINO 4,415 78 km
2002 LAKES 4,306 96 km
2002 MIDDLE TANK 4,279 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
August 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
September 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.4 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.0 in

Sedillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.8").

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