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Weather & Climate in Torreon CDP (Sandoval County), NM

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

Torreon CDP (Sandoval County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°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 18.2 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 6,629 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,629 ft (2,021 m)
Area13.9 sq mi (35.9 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates35.7932°N, 107.2124°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySandoval County County
Nearest AirportAlbuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 18.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.85"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.0 / 100
Community Resilience41.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

50 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 64 km 13 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 57 km 5 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 63 km 10 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 111 km 5 km
Sep 14, 2009 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.5 108 km 5 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 129 km 5 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 65 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 75 km 6 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 112 km 5 km
Apr 9, 2021 2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.3 64 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2024 8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.2 78 km 5 km
Jul 4, 2021 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico M3.1 107 km 5 km
Apr 29, 2025 5 km WNW of Veguita, New Mexico M3.1 144 km 10 km
Jun 14, 2018 0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 50 km 5 km
Jun 26, 2018 3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 49 km 3 km
Mar 31, 2013 4 km NNE of Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico M3.0 121 km 5 km
Jul 12, 2021 4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.0 66 km 10 km
Aug 15, 2007 5 km W of La Cienega, New Mexico M3.0 95 km 5 km
Jan 26, 2019 22 km N of Pecos, New Mexico M2.9 140 km 4 km
Dec 9, 1991 5 km N of Meadow Lake, New Mexico M2.9 121 km 14 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: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 8 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Oct 10, 1974 EF2 76 km 2.0 mi 1
Sep 13, 1988 EF1 81 km 0.2 mi 0
May 31, 1965 EF1 89 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 23, 2021 EF0 79 km 0.0 mi 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 86 km 1.7 mi 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF0 78 km 0.0 mi 0
May 30, 2019 EF0 66 km 0.4 mi 0
Feb 17, 2019 EF0 12 km 0.2 mi 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 83 km 3.8 mi 0
Sep 30, 2017 EF0 93 km 2.5 mi 0
Jul 6, 2017 EF0 85 km 0.0 mi 0
Aug 13, 2016 EF0 22 km 0.0 mi 0
Jun 9, 2007 EF0 88 km 3.8 mi 0
Apr 16, 2005 EF0 97 km 0.1 mi 0
May 25, 1999 EF0 29 km 0.1 mi 0
May 20, 1991 EF0 77 km 0.2 mi 0
May 15, 1991 EF0 98 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 14, 1990 EF0 98 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 29, 1987 EF0 99 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 20, 1985 EF0 98 km 2.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 132 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 72 km
2022 CERRO PELADO 45,620 65 km
2000 CERRO GRANDE 44,279 81 km
2013 THOMPSON RIDGE 21,077 60 km
1996 DOME 15,783 76 km
2010 SOUTH FORK 12,585 78 km
2019 TRIPLE NICKLE 7,819 60 km
1998 OSO 5,297 85 km
2014 PINO 4,415 56 km
2002 LAKES 4,306 46 km
2018 VENADO 4,007 36 km
2014 DIEGO 3,983 56 km
2006 BEAR PAW 3,277 55 km
2017 OJITOS 3,260 72 km
1999 LA JARA 3,249 68 km
2017 MOYA PRESCRIBED BURN 2017 3,184 64 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,852 98 km
2001 VALLES 2,460 45 km
2007 DOUBLE EAGLE 2,281 75 km
2019 FRENCH MESA RX BURN 2019 2,168 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 0.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 1.9 in Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.5 in

Torreon CDP (Sandoval County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.4").

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