Weather & Climate in Tucumcari, NM

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

Tucumcari enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 4,032 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.2°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,032 ft (1,229 m)
Area	9.5 sq mi (24.6 km²)
Population Density	546/sq mi
Coordinates	35.1703°N, 103.7050°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Quay County County
Nearest Airport	Clovis Regional (CVN) 63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"

58% below US avg

Snowfall 14.9"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.72"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	26.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	89.6 / 100
Community Resilience	31.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Mar 17, 2022	13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.8	137 km	5 km
Mar 25, 1996	25 km WSW of Channing, Texas	M3.5	111 km	5 km
Mar 31, 2022	8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.4	142 km	5 km
Mar 19, 1995	8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico	M3.3	50 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2014	31 km E of Logan, New Mexico	M3.3	60 km	5 km
Nov 30, 1993	29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico	M3.3	99 km	5 km
Sep 29, 1993	30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico	M3.3	102 km	5 km
Feb 4, 2010	23 km N of Adrian, Texas	M3.3	104 km	2 km
Apr 27, 1998	14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M3.2	124 km	5 km
May 10, 2021	13 km W of Channing, Texas	M3.2	125 km	3 km
Apr 1, 2025	22 km S of Newkirk, New Mexico	M3.0	58 km	5 km
Jul 14, 1998	6 km WSW of Logan, New Mexico	M3.0	29 km	5 km
Jun 7, 2020	11 km NE of Adrian, Texas	M2.8	103 km	5 km
Jun 28, 1995	15 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M2.8	124 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2017	13 km SW of Newkirk, New Mexico	M2.8	63 km	5 km
Oct 2, 2017	6 km ESE of Channing, Texas	M2.7	142 km	5 km
May 17, 2024	3 km SSE of Hartley, Texas	M2.7	143 km	4 km
Apr 21, 2024	24 km S of Adrian, Texas	M2.7	98 km	10 km
Jul 1, 1990	18 km SE of Boys Ranch, Texas	M2.7	148 km	5 km
Mar 24, 1993	New Mexico	M2.7	51 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

131 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 23 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 14, 1977	EF3	83 km	0.1 mi	0
May 25, 1996	EF2	95 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF2	85 km	0.8 mi	0
May 10, 1972	EF2	92 km	2.5 mi	0
Apr 17, 1970	EF2	55 km	39.8 mi	0
Jun 18, 1968	EF2	31 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 11, 1964	EF2	60 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 12, 1963	EF2	7 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1961	EF2	19 km	4.3 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF2	84 km	36.5 mi	0
Dec 27, 2019	EF1	74 km	4.8 mi	0
May 23, 2010	EF1	92 km	5.7 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF1	32 km	2.7 mi	0
Jun 2, 1995	EF1	80 km	11.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 1993	EF1	89 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF1	97 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1992	EF1	34 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 1992	EF1	89 km	18.0 mi	0
May 15, 1989	EF1	62 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1987	EF1	99 km	2.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TIRE (44,942 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	TIRE	44,942	99 km
2000	JOHNNY	34,324	100 km
2011	WINDY	24,687	50 km
2022	MITCHELL	23,220	80 km
2006	CANADIAN	17,710	84 km
1999	UNNAMED	16,755	88 km
2011	BRITT	13,980	71 km
2006	VAN MEYER FIRE	13,011	94 km
1989	LIBBY	10,695	80 km
2011	BURNING TENT	9,473	74 km
1992	FRONTIER	8,454	72 km
1990	CHUCKWAGON FIRE	8,287	65 km
2018	LITTLE CONCHAS	7,429	100 km
2016	CLAVEL	7,115	95 km
2017	GRIFFITH	7,071	68 km
1994	WOODS	6,016	52 km
2023	BIG FIN FLATS	5,660	100 km
2011	GARZA	5,635	95 km
1990	REDONDO	5,408	17 km
2007	BIG FIRE	5,167	73 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	42°F (6°C)	0.4 in
March	49°F (9°C)	0.7 in
April	57°F (14°C)	1.0 in
May	66°F (19°C)	1.7 in
June	75°F (24°C)	2.0 in
July	80°F (27°C)	2.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.6 in
September	69°F (21°C)	1.7 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.3 in
November	46°F (8°C)	0.6 in
December	39°F (4°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Tucumcari has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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