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Weather & Climate in Soham, NM

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

Soham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 6,133 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,133 ft (1,869 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density177/sq mi
Coordinates35.4169°N, 105.4985°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySanta Fe County County
Nearest AirportSanta Fe Regional (SAF)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 25.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.3 / 100
Community Resilience33.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 144 km 13 km
Jul 4, 1995 23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico M3.8 111 km 5 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 79 km 10 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 144 km 5 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 146 km 10 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 115 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 118 km 6 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 113 km 5 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 115 km 5 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 145 km 5 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 65 km 5 km
Jul 22, 1996 11 km WSW of Corona, New Mexico M3.4 136 km 10 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.4 113 km 5 km
Apr 9, 2021 2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.3 149 km 5 km
Mar 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.3 126 km 5 km
Mar 24, 1996 8 km WNW of Corona, New Mexico M3.3 129 km 10 km
Sep 10, 2024 8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.2 120 km 5 km
Sep 29, 2017 17 km S of Mora, New Mexico M3.1 47 km 5 km
Aug 15, 2007 5 km W of La Cienega, New Mexico M3.0 65 km 5 km
Jul 12, 2021 4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.0 150 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

65 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 4, 1978 EF2 77 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 1989 EF1 52 km 5.0 mi 0
Sep 13, 1988 EF1 99 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 13, 1982 EF1 32 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 23, 1981 EF1 23 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 21, 1973 EF1 71 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 15, 1971 EF1 51 km 2.0 mi 0
Dec 26, 1966 EF1 68 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 18, 1966 EF1 73 km 0.8 mi 0
May 8, 1959 EF1 86 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 20, 1956 EF1 69 km 0.5 mi 0
Oct 1, 2023 EF0 46 km 1.3 mi 0
Jul 23, 2021 EF0 99 km 0.0 mi 0
Jul 13, 2021 EF0 52 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 2, 2021 EF0 66 km 1.8 mi 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 75 km 1.7 mi 0
Jun 17, 2019 EF0 86 km 1.3 mi 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 79 km 3.8 mi 0
Aug 9, 2017 EF0 90 km 0.3 mi 0
Jul 6, 2017 EF0 81 km 0.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

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 49 km
2011 LAS CONCHAS 150,874 98 km
2022 CERRO PELADO 45,620 98 km
2000 CERRO GRANDE 44,279 92 km
2000 VIVEASH 22,468 33 km
2016 DOG HEAD 19,816 96 km
2006 OJO FELIZ 17,767 83 km
1996 DOME 15,783 88 km
1993 OJO 14,887 84 km
2002 CERRO PELON 13,015 87 km
2002 BORREGO 12,877 69 km
2020 LUNA 10,849 91 km
2011 PACHECO 9,790 55 km
2013 JAROSO 9,529 56 km
2018 EMILY 8,342 83 km
2000 DIAMOND 7,866 91 km
2018 LITTLE CONCHAS 7,429 65 km
1988 ROSA 7,387 91 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,351 54 km
2011 MILAGRO 7,102 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 0.7 in
February 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 0.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.1 in
November 40°F (5°C) 0.7 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Soham has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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