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Weather & Climate in Tecolote, NM

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

Tecolote 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 6,315 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

Elevation6,315 ft (1,925 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates35.4604°N, 105.2842°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySanta Fe County County
Nearest AirportSanta Fe Regional (SAF)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 25.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

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

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Jul 4, 1995 23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico M3.8 97 km 5 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 95 km 10 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 130 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 138 km 6 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 76 km 5 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 130 km 5 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 128 km 5 km
Jul 22, 1996 11 km WSW of Corona, New Mexico M3.4 145 km 10 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.4 128 km 5 km
Mar 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.3 110 km 5 km
Mar 24, 1996 8 km WNW of Corona, New Mexico M3.3 137 km 10 km
Sep 10, 2024 8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.2 140 km 5 km
Sep 29, 2017 17 km S of Mora, New Mexico M3.1 40 km 5 km
Mar 31, 2013 4 km NNE of Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico M3.0 58 km 5 km
Apr 1, 2025 22 km S of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.0 116 km 5 km
Aug 15, 2007 5 km W of La Cienega, New Mexico M3.0 83 km 5 km
Dec 9, 1991 5 km N of Meadow Lake, New Mexico M2.9 134 km 14 km
Jan 26, 2019 22 km N of Pecos, New Mexico M2.9 49 km 4 km
Jan 26, 2020 1 km SSE of Galisteo, New Mexico M2.9 60 km 6 km
Mar 24, 1996 7 km W of Corona, New Mexico M2.8 139 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 27, 1992 EF2 84 km 0.8 mi 0
Jun 4, 1978 EF2 69 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 1989 EF1 70 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 13, 1982 EF1 17 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 23, 1981 EF1 21 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 21, 1973 EF1 61 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 15, 1971 EF1 66 km 2.0 mi 0
Dec 26, 1966 EF1 79 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 18, 1966 EF1 54 km 0.8 mi 0
May 8, 1959 EF1 74 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 20, 1956 EF1 89 km 0.5 mi 0
Oct 1, 2023 EF0 37 km 1.3 mi 0
Jun 7, 2022 EF0 84 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 13, 2021 EF0 72 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 2, 2021 EF0 56 km 1.8 mi 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 94 km 1.7 mi 0
Jun 17, 2019 EF0 91 km 1.3 mi 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 95 km 3.8 mi 0
Aug 9, 2017 EF0 72 km 0.3 mi 0
May 9, 2017 EF0 64 km 4.9 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (196 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 196 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 46 km
2022 COOKS PEAK 61,195 95 km
2000 VIVEASH 22,468 39 km
2006 OJO FELIZ 17,767 73 km
2006 RIVERA MESA 16,412 95 km
1993 OJO 14,887 72 km
2002 CERRO PELON 13,015 75 km
2002 BORREGO 12,877 75 km
2020 LUNA 10,849 86 km
2011 PACHECO 9,790 63 km
2013 JAROSO 9,529 60 km
2006 LEVI 9,491 86 km
1992 FRONTIER 8,454 91 km
2018 EMILY 8,342 68 km
2000 DIAMOND 7,866 75 km
2018 LITTLE CONCHAS 7,429 48 km
1988 ROSA 7,387 84 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,351 57 km
2011 MILAGRO 7,102 53 km
2000 VAUGHN 6,967 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 0.6 in
February 36°F (2°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Tecolote has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.5").

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