Weather & Climate in Timberon, NM

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

Timberon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 328 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 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 66.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 7,030 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	45.7°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,030 ft (2,143 m)
Area	20.3 sq mi (52.6 km²)
Population Density	20/sq mi
Coordinates	32.6363°N, 105.6952°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Otero County County
Nearest Airport	Alamogordo-White Sands Regional (ALM) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.5"

25% below US avg

Snowfall 66.8"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	84.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	63.5 / 100
Community Resilience	4.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Jun 1, 2022	53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	149 km	6 km
Jun 6, 2022	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	149 km	5 km
Mar 28, 2010	25 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico	M4.1	114 km	4 km
Feb 23, 2024	15 km S of Atoka, New Mexico	M4.0	120 km	5 km
May 31, 2010	33 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M4.0	103 km	5 km
Mar 14, 1999	26 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M4.0	100 km	1 km
May 23, 2004	31 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico	M4.0	107 km	5 km
Jan 11, 2022	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M3.9	150 km	4 km
May 30, 1999	26 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.9	97 km	10 km
Aug 7, 2022	53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M3.9	145 km	7 km
Jun 18, 2022	51 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M3.8	149 km	5 km
Jun 22, 2004	32 km SW of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.7	105 km	5 km
Jun 21, 2003	15 km SW of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.6	112 km	5 km
Mar 17, 1999	25 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.5	96 km	1 km
Apr 28, 2021	53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M3.5	146 km	7 km
Feb 24, 2024	6 km S of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.5	122 km	2 km
Mar 20, 2025	37 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico	M3.5	102 km	9 km
May 25, 2023	54 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M3.5	150 km	6 km
Apr 12, 2025	19 km NNW of Whites City, New Mexico	M3.5	122 km	8 km
Jun 20, 1991	47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico	M3.5	131 km	0 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 27, 1982	EF2	39 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 4, 2019	EF1	42 km	0.3 mi	0
Apr 4, 1991	EF1	57 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 22, 1989	EF1	41 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 12, 1974	EF1	74 km	4.5 mi	0
Jul 19, 1972	EF1	83 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 17, 1972	EF1	87 km	6.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1959	EF1	48 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1959	EF1	82 km	0.3 mi	0
Mar 13, 2020	EF0	32 km	0.6 mi	0
Jun 4, 2019	EF0	81 km	0.1 mi	0
May 23, 2018	EF0	72 km	4.1 mi	0
Sep 15, 2016	EF0	91 km	4.0 mi	0
Sep 15, 2016	EF0	65 km	4.7 mi	0
Jul 26, 2015	EF0	81 km	0.2 mi	0
May 14, 2010	EF0	83 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 25, 2007	EF0	32 km	0.2 mi	0
May 2, 2007	EF0	52 km	0.6 mi	0
May 2, 2007	EF0	84 km	8.4 mi	0
Oct 15, 2006	EF0	23 km	6.5 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (129 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	129 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DONALDSON (103,326 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	DONALDSON	103,326	80 km
2008	ROCKY	48,019	78 km
2012	LITTLE BEAR	37,935	90 km
2011	MAYHILL	33,563	45 km
2009	FOUR MILE	27,609	63 km
1993	ESCONDIDO	25,700	57 km
2008	BONNEY	22,162	87 km
2011	BATON ROUGE COMPLEX	21,641	91 km
2011	CROOKED CREEK	19,206	77 km
2011	ACREY	18,720	82 km
2009	PICACHO	16,411	69 km
2002	NUMBER 52	16,067	78 km
1994	YELLOWWELL	16,010	69 km
2000	SCOTTABLE	15,017	17 km
2009	OROGRANDE	14,853	52 km
1994	HAT	14,842	71 km
1994	UNNAMED	14,645	84 km
2002	PENASCO	14,343	28 km
2000	HAY MEADOW	13,553	29 km
1998	UNNAMED	12,998	66 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	0.7 in
March	48°F (9°C)	0.6 in
April	55°F (13°C)	0.4 in	Driest
May	64°F (18°C)	0.8 in
June	72°F (22°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
July	60°F (16°C)	2.8 in
August	71°F (22°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
September	67°F (19°C)	2.4 in
October	58°F (14°C)	1.4 in
November	47°F (8°C)	0.8 in
December	40°F (4°C)	1.0 in

Timberon has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (0.4").

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