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Weather & Climate in Turley, NM

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

Turley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°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 8.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 5,711 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,711 ft (1,741 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates36.7367°N, 107.7921°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySan Juan County County
Nearest AirportFour Corners Regional (FMN)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.1"
79% below US avg
Snowfall 6.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.65"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.5 / 100
Community Resilience5.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 109 km 13 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 131 km 5 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 107 km 10 km
Mar 10, 2023 16 km S of Ophir, Colorado M3.6 109 km 7 km
Sep 14, 2009 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.5 121 km 5 km
May 10, 1991 24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado M3.4 134 km 5 km
Apr 9, 2021 2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.3 104 km 5 km
Jul 4, 2021 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico M3.1 101 km 5 km
Jun 14, 2018 0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 96 km 5 km
Jun 26, 2018 3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 100 km 3 km
Jul 12, 2021 4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.0 104 km 10 km
Sep 1, 2024 7 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 108 km 10 km
Feb 8, 2021 3 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 107 km 6 km
Jun 18, 2002 39 km SW of Creede, Colorado M2.9 107 km 5 km
Jan 17, 2009 11 km NNW of Cañones, New Mexico M2.8 128 km 5 km
Jun 17, 2022 4 km NNW of Regina, New Mexico M2.8 92 km 3 km
Jun 10, 2020 5 km WNW of Tsaile, Arizona M2.8 140 km 14 km
Apr 7, 2012 27 km SSE of Gerrard, Colorado M2.7 138 km 5 km
Jul 12, 2021 4 km SE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.7 109 km 10 km
Jan 30, 2023 18 km WSW of Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico M2.7 95 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

20 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 25, 1985 EF2 98 km 0.5 mi 0
May 10, 1957 EF2 39 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 29, 2014 EF1 89 km 2.3 mi 0
Oct 5, 2004 EF1 47 km 2.5 mi 0
Aug 5, 1999 EF1 48 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 7, 1997 EF1 78 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 30, 1966 EF1 19 km 1.5 mi 0
Mar 21, 2020 EF0 45 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 13, 2016 EF0 95 km 0.0 mi 0
Jun 10, 2015 EF0 30 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 18, 2013 EF0 39 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 10, 2013 EF0 79 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 18, 2011 EF0 97 km 0.3 mi 0
Aug 29, 2002 EF0 59 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 40 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 40 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 25, 1999 EF0 89 km 0.3 mi 0
May 30, 1992 EF0 41 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 28, 1990 EF0 36 km 0.2 mi 0
May 28, 1963 EF0 19 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MISSIONARY RIDGE (68,919 acres, 2002).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2002 MISSIONARY RIDGE 68,919 80 km
2018 416 55,123 85 km
2012 LITTLE SAND 26,240 89 km
2000 BIRCHER 23,317 77 km
1996 ARCHULETA 15,613 76 km
1994 UNNAMED 13,234 47 km
2012 WEBER 10,898 75 km
2001 SANDOVAL 6,773 58 km
2017 EIGHT FOUR TWO 5,954 62 km
2018 BURRO 5,242 90 km
2000 PONY 5,224 85 km
1996 CHAPIN 5 4,832 83 km
2016 GREATER GRACIA RX 3,960 65 km
2006 BEAR PAW 3,277 99 km
2017 MOYA PRESCRIBED BURN 2017 3,184 87 km
2020 EAST CANYON 3,031 72 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,852 66 km
2012 VALLECITO 2,764 78 km
1989 LONG MESA 2,660 87 km
2002 LONG MESA 2,599 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 0.9 in
February 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in
March 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in
May 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Wettest
September 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Turley has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.5").

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