Weather & Climate in Tres Arroyos, NM

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

Tres Arroyos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°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 10.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 6,584 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	52.0°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,584 ft (2,007 m)
Area	9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²)
Population Density	203/sq mi
Coordinates	35.6798°N, 106.0399°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Los Alamos County County
Nearest Airport	Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.7"

72% below US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.56"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	3.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	99.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	No Rating
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

51 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	88 km	13 km
Jul 4, 1995	23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico	M3.8	127 km	5 km
May 18, 2023	8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico	M3.8	142 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	90 km	10 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	94 km	10 km
Jun 4, 2008	8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.7	97 km	5 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	126 km	5 km
Oct 17, 2011	3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico	M3.5	20 km	5 km
Sep 14, 2009	7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.5	103 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	84 km	6 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	132 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	128 km	5 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	133 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	126 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.4	126 km	5 km
Apr 9, 2021	2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.3	93 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.2	88 km	5 km
Apr 29, 2025	5 km WNW of Veguita, New Mexico	M3.1	146 km	10 km
Sep 29, 2017	17 km S of Mora, New Mexico	M3.1	66 km	5 km
Jun 26, 2018	3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	96 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

62 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1989	EF1	68 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 1988	EF1	66 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 13, 1982	EF1	75 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 1981	EF1	80 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 21, 1973	EF1	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 1971	EF1	6 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 26, 1966	EF1	22 km	0.3 mi	0
May 31, 1965	EF1	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1956	EF1	59 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 1, 2023	EF0	71 km	1.3 mi	0
Jul 23, 2021	EF0	65 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	40 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 2, 2021	EF0	81 km	1.8 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	31 km	1.7 mi	0
Aug 15, 2020	EF0	83 km	0.0 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	24 km	3.8 mi	0
Jul 6, 2017	EF0	42 km	0.0 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	4 km	0.3 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	83 km	4.9 mi	0
Jul 17, 2016	EF0	93 km	0.0 mi	0

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

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	59 km
2011	LAS CONCHAS	150,874	41 km
2022	CERRO PELADO	45,620	42 km
2000	CERRO GRANDE	44,279	36 km
2000	VIVEASH	22,468	41 km
2013	THOMPSON RIDGE	21,077	52 km
2016	DOG HEAD	19,816	95 km
2006	OJO FELIZ	17,767	95 km
1996	DOME	15,783	31 km
1993	OJO	14,887	99 km
2002	BORREGO	12,877	41 km
2010	SOUTH FORK	12,585	55 km
2020	LUNA	10,849	86 km
2011	PACHECO	9,790	29 km
2013	JAROSO	9,529	41 km
2003	CAPULIN	6,155	28 km
2013	TRES LAGUNAS	5,832	34 km
1998	OSO	5,297	45 km
2022	MIDNIGHT	5,293	85 km
2003	ENCEBADO	5,064	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	0.7 in
February	35°F (2°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	42°F (5°C)	0.7 in
April	49°F (9°C)	0.6 in
May	58°F (14°C)	0.9 in
June	68°F (20°C)	1.1 in
July	73°F (23°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
September	64°F (18°C)	1.7 in
October	53°F (11°C)	1.1 in
November	40°F (5°C)	0.8 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Tres Arroyos has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.6").

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