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Weather & Climate in Vanderwagen, NM
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vanderwagen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°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 11.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 7,125 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,125 ft (2,172 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2746°N, 108.7444°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | McKinley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Show Low Regional (SOW) 100 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| May 18, 2023 | 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico | M3.8 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Oct 20, 2016 | 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico | M3.5 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2009 | 29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico | M3.4 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2019 | 22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona | M3.1 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2021 | 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico | M3.1 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 2020 | 5 km WNW of Tsaile, Arizona | M2.8 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 5 km E of Bluewater Village, New Mexico | M2.8 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2009 | 17 km SSE of Eagle Nest, New Mexico | M2.8 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2023 | 18 km WSW of Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico | M2.7 | 107 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2011 | 27 km W of Alamo, New Mexico | M2.7 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 4 km WSW of Sun Valley, Arizona | M2.6 | 128 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Ramah, New Mexico | M2.6 | 17 km | 11 km |
| May 8, 2025 | 44 km SSW of San Rafael, New Mexico | M2.6 | 90 km | 8 km |
| Jun 23, 2006 | 5 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico | M2.5 | 121 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
6 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 17, 2021 | EF0 | 45 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 2019 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2009 | EF0 | 97 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2005 | EF0 | 75 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2003 | EF0 | 70 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1962 | EF0 | 100 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 86 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 114 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CHERRY (15,105 acres, 2002).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2002 | CHERRY | 15,105 | 77 km |
| 2020 | WOOD SPRINGS 2 | 13,208 | 87 km |
| 2014 | ASSAYII LAKE | 13,176 | 85 km |
| 2018 | DIENER CANYON | 9,824 | 59 km |
| 2004 | SEDGWICK | 9,241 | 60 km |
| 2005 | LITTLE WATER1 | 4,342 | 78 km |
| 2018 | BLUE WATER | 3,663 | 60 km |
| 1989 | COLLAPSE | 3,438 | 83 km |
| 2009 | SAWMILL ROAD RX | 3,411 | 76 km |
| 2019 | REDONDO RX | 3,382 | 51 km |
| 1999 | LA JARA | 3,249 | 100 km |
| 2007 | OAK RIDGE 3 | 2,959 | 67 km |
| 2004 | SANDSPRING | 2,935 | 85 km |
| 1996 | ALLENTOWN5 | 2,653 | 41 km |
| 2010 | FLUTED ROCK LAKE RX | 2,630 | 83 km |
| 1989 | MALPAIS | 2,300 | 78 km |
| 2004 | BROADCAST BLOCK 1 | 2,285 | 68 km |
| 2006 | KINLICHEE CANYON 1 | 2,283 | 67 km |
| 1996 | HDSCRABBLE | 2,217 | 70 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 1,983 | 55 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Vanderwagen has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.5").