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Weather & Climate in Sunland Park, NM

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

Sunland Park enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 3,743 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,743 ft (1,141 m)
Area11.6 sq mi (30.1 km²)
Population Density1,159/sq mi
Coordinates31.8236°N, 106.6003°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyEl Paso County County
Nearest AirportEl Paso International (ELP)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.93"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.16"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.2 / 100
Community Resilience4.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 30, 2011 54 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M4.6 143 km 10 km
Apr 28, 2011 57 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M4.4 147 km 7 km
May 2, 2011 58 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M4.2 147 km 10 km
May 17, 2011 56 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M4.2 145 km 10 km
Apr 28, 2011 56 km S of Porvenir, Mexico M4.0 144 km 10 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.9 79 km 4 km
May 9, 2011 55 km SW of Sierra Blanca, Texas M3.9 146 km 10 km
May 14, 2011 48 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M3.9 139 km 10 km
May 4, 2011 59 km S of Porvenir, Mexico M3.7 146 km 10 km
May 27, 2010 22 km WSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas M3.7 125 km 5 km
May 5, 2011 51 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M3.6 140 km 10 km
May 27, 2011 50 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M3.6 139 km 10 km
May 10, 2011 59 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M3.4 149 km 10 km
May 19, 2011 52 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M3.4 143 km 10 km
Mar 29, 2024 51 km E of Ascención, Mexico M3.4 116 km 10 km
May 2, 2011 58 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M3.3 148 km 10 km
May 8, 2011 56 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M3.3 145 km 10 km
May 2, 2011 62 km S of Porvenir, Mexico M3.3 150 km 10 km
Mar 20, 2014 46 km SW of Sierra Blanca, Texas M3.2 140 km 15 km
May 8, 2011 59 km S of Porvenir, Mexico M3.2 147 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

24 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 34 km 0.6 mi 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 41 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 41 km 1.2 mi 0
Jul 28, 1989 EF1 82 km 4.0 mi 0
Jul 31, 1979 EF1 20 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 12, 1974 EF1 93 km 4.5 mi 0
Jul 19, 1972 EF1 54 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 29, 1959 EF1 28 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 22, 2019 EF0 44 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 13, 2011 EF0 16 km 0.4 mi 0
May 2, 2007 EF0 91 km 0.6 mi 0
May 2, 2007 EF0 45 km 8.4 mi 0
Apr 29, 2007 EF0 80 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 13, 2006 EF0 55 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 2, 2002 EF0 68 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 19, 2001 EF0 57 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF0 73 km 1.5 mi 0
Sep 22, 1988 EF0 34 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 14, 1988 EF0 25 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 2, 1981 EF0 71 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ESCONDIDO (25,700 acres, 1993).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1993 ESCONDIDO 25,700 77 km
2009 OROGRANDE 14,853 73 km
1994 HAT 14,842 65 km
1994 UNNAMED 14,645 57 km
2011 ABRAMS 12,786 57 km
2001 BENNETT MT 10,249 85 km
1993 UVAS 8,541 99 km
1994 UNNAMED 7,496 74 km
1992 UNNAMED 7,001 95 km
2010 LONG CANYON 6,656 49 km
1990 UNNAMED 6,605 76 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,482 16 km
2011 CENTENNIAL 6,269 95 km
1993 MARTIN 5,290 83 km
2018 ORGAN 4,880 70 km
2022 POTRILLO 4,293 57 km
1990 SOLADA 3,419 51 km
1990 UNNAMED 2,786 81 km
2008 SHEEP WALK 2,493 86 km
1997 POT 2,255 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in
February 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
June 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
December 44°F (6°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Sunland Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and April the driest (0.2").

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