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

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

Torreon CDP (Torrance County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°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 37.4 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 6,701 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,701 ft (2,042 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates34.7242°N, 106.3008°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyValencia County County
Nearest AirportAlbuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 37.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.68"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.2 / 100
Community Resilience3.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jan 29, 1990 6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.5 60 km 12 km
Nov 8, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.4 59 km 6 km
Jan 31, 1990 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.0 60 km 10 km
Feb 27, 1990 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.9 90 km 5 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 135 km 5 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 30 km 10 km
May 5, 1990 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 61 km 7 km
Nov 15, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 59 km 7 km
Feb 21, 1990 31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.6 82 km 5 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 22 km 5 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 48 km 5 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 129 km 5 km
May 24, 2004 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.5 62 km 5 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 24 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 71 km 6 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 25 km 5 km
May 1, 2025 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico M3.5 77 km 13 km
Jun 20, 1991 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico M3.5 124 km 0 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 116 km 5 km
Jul 22, 2013 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.4 92 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

72 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 9 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 27, 1975 EF2 46 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 10, 1974 EF2 83 km 2.0 mi 1
Jun 8, 1989 EF1 54 km 5.0 mi 0
Sep 13, 1988 EF1 67 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 5, 1966 EF1 39 km 0.2 mi 0
May 31, 1965 EF1 57 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 20, 1956 EF1 50 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 23, 2021 EF0 69 km 0.0 mi 0
Jul 13, 2021 EF0 70 km 0.2 mi 0
May 31, 2021 EF0 57 km 0.9 mi 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 37 km 0.0 mi 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 89 km 1.7 mi 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 47 km 0.7 mi 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF0 67 km 0.0 mi 0
Jul 15, 2020 EF0 45 km 0.4 mi 0
Jun 17, 2019 EF0 79 km 1.3 mi 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 73 km 4.2 mi 0
Jun 3, 2018 EF0 40 km 2.6 mi 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 72 km 0.3 mi 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 99 km 2.4 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 110 km
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DOG HEAD (19,816 acres, 2016).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2016 DOG HEAD 19,816 14 km
2008 TRIGO 13,855 9 km
2009 BLACK BUTTE 8,124 54 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,351 90 km
2022 BIGGS 6,994 98 km
2007 OJO PEAK 6,118 18 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,083 18 km
2008 BIG SPRING 5,050 7 km
2017 NMSER FY17 RX #1 4,817 49 km
2004 LOOKOUT 4,778 69 km
1994 VEGA 4,642 77 km
2008 LADRONE RX 4,406 78 km
2002 MIDDLE TANK 4,279 49 km
2019 NMSER-FY18-RX-NORTH DIAMOND 4,261 51 km
1994 LOVELACE 3,880 90 km
1994 IRON 3,571 98 km
1996 PINATOSA 3,455 78 km
2008 HWY 380 2,913 95 km
2017 BULLDOG 2,807 80 km
2018 EAST ROWE MESA RX BP 2,734 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 0.8 in
March 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 0.7 in Driest
May 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in Wettest
September 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.0 in

Torreon CDP (Torrance County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (0.7").

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