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Weather & Climate in Truth or Consequences, NM

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

Truth or Consequences enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°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 9.2 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 4,842 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,842 ft (1,476 m)
Area27.7 sq mi (71.7 km²)
Population Density215/sq mi
Coordinates33.2376°N, 107.2762°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySierra County County
Nearest AirportLas Cruces International (LRU)
69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.2"
76% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.24"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.16"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.2 / 100
Community Resilience7.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jan 29, 1990 6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.5 141 km 12 km
Nov 8, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.4 140 km 6 km
Jan 31, 1990 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.0 140 km 10 km
Feb 27, 1990 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.9 102 km 5 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.9 111 km 4 km
May 5, 1990 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 140 km 7 km
Nov 15, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 141 km 7 km
Feb 21, 1990 31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.6 110 km 5 km
May 24, 2004 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.5 141 km 5 km
May 1, 2025 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico M3.5 127 km 13 km
Jun 20, 1991 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico M3.5 86 km 0 km
Sep 23, 2009 29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico M3.4 146 km 5 km
Jul 22, 2013 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.4 100 km 5 km
May 23, 2007 4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico M3.4 97 km 5 km
Jul 31, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.3 141 km 8 km
Mar 11, 2014 8 km ENE of Luis Lopez, New Mexico M3.3 98 km 8 km
Apr 6, 2011 17 km WNW of La Joya, New Mexico M3.2 132 km 5 km
Dec 22, 1993 0 km W of Ruidoso, New Mexico M3.2 149 km 10 km
Sep 16, 2015 9 km SE of La Joya, New Mexico M3.2 125 km 6 km
May 19, 2011 40 km SSE of Datil, New Mexico M3.2 74 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

14 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 13, 2012 EF1 95 km 1.2 mi 0
Sep 16, 1971 EF1 49 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 2, 1950 EF1 98 km 7.9 mi 0
May 31, 2021 EF0 84 km 0.9 mi 0
Jul 5, 2012 EF0 96 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 22, 1987 EF0 54 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 20, 1982 EF0 12 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 31, 1979 EF0 100 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 24, 1970 EF0 83 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 7, 1966 EF0 84 km 0.7 mi 0
Aug 2, 1965 EF0 86 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 11, 1960 EF0 31 km 0.1 mi 0
May 16, 1958 EF0 16 km 0.3 mi 0
May 17, 1954 EF0 89 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (139 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 139 km
Red Hill Volcanic field 2,300 m (7,546 ft) -9450 183 km
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BLACK (328,091 acres, 2022).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2022 BLACK 328,091 53 km
2013 SILVER 137,884 59 km
2011 MILLER 84,760 98 km
2005 BLACK RANGE COMPLEX WFU 74,273 86 km
2023 PASS 66,071 89 km
2003 BOILER 56,796 68 km
2022 BEAR TRAP 38,201 66 km
2016 NORTH 34,562 71 km
2000 CHANCE 33,064 91 km
2009 DIAMOND 32,021 64 km
1994 POT 30,248 51 km
1995 BONNER 26,381 56 km
1996 UNNAMED 22,591 80 km
2017 CORRAL 20,503 77 km
2020 GOOD 19,507 96 km
2000 BLOODGOOD 17,656 99 km
2020 VICS PEAK 16,283 44 km
2009 EAST MAGDALENA RX 15,626 83 km
1995 SOUTH 14,435 91 km
2015 RED CANYON 13,506 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 0.4 in
February 45°F (7°C) 0.3 in
March 51°F (10°C) 0.2 in
April 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
December 40°F (4°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Truth or Consequences has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and April the driest (0.2").

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