Weather & Climate in Villanueva, NM

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

Villanueva experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 5,853 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	54.9°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,853 ft (1,784 m)
Area	7.3 sq mi (18.8 km²)
Population Density	34/sq mi
Coordinates	35.2659°N, 105.3602°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Santa Fe County County
Nearest Airport	Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"

55% below US avg

Snowfall 25.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	86.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	63.3 / 100
Community Resilience	33.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Jul 4, 1995	23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico	M3.8	120 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	76 km	10 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	110 km	5 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	148 km	5 km
Oct 17, 2011	3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico	M3.5	86 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	107 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	109 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	129 km	6 km
Jul 22, 1996	11 km WSW of Corona, New Mexico	M3.4	122 km	10 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.4	107 km	5 km
Mar 24, 1996	8 km WNW of Corona, New Mexico	M3.3	115 km	10 km
Mar 19, 1995	8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico	M3.3	109 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.2	130 km	5 km
Sep 29, 2017	17 km S of Mora, New Mexico	M3.1	61 km	5 km
Aug 15, 2007	5 km W of La Cienega, New Mexico	M3.0	83 km	5 km
Apr 1, 2025	22 km S of Newkirk, New Mexico	M3.0	112 km	5 km
Mar 31, 2013	4 km NNE of Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico	M3.0	60 km	5 km
Dec 9, 1991	5 km N of Meadow Lake, New Mexico	M2.9	118 km	14 km
Jan 26, 2019	22 km N of Pecos, New Mexico	M2.9	63 km	4 km
Jan 26, 2020	1 km SSE of Galisteo, New Mexico	M2.9	54 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

67 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 27, 1992	EF2	98 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 4, 1978	EF2	56 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1989	EF1	53 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1982	EF1	39 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 1981	EF1	4 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 21, 1973	EF1	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 1971	EF1	71 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 26, 1966	EF1	89 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 18, 1966	EF1	67 km	0.8 mi	0
May 8, 1959	EF1	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1956	EF1	77 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 1, 2023	EF0	59 km	1.3 mi	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	64 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 2, 2021	EF0	78 km	1.8 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	92 km	1.7 mi	0
Jun 17, 2019	EF0	69 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 2019	EF0	89 km	4.2 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	97 km	3.8 mi	0
Aug 9, 2017	EF0	91 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 6, 2017	EF0	95 km	0.0 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (173 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	173 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

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	66 km
1997	PEREZ	30,288	89 km
2000	VIVEASH	22,468	53 km
2016	DOG HEAD	19,816	97 km
2006	OJO FELIZ	17,767	96 km
1993	OJO	14,887	95 km
2002	CERRO PELON	13,015	98 km
2002	BORREGO	12,877	90 km
2011	PACHECO	9,790	76 km
2013	JAROSO	9,529	76 km
1992	FRONTIER	8,454	87 km
2018	EMILY	8,342	90 km
2000	DIAMOND	7,866	96 km
2018	LITTLE CONCHAS	7,429	52 km
1988	ROSA	7,387	70 km
2008	UNNAMED	7,351	36 km
2011	MILAGRO	7,102	36 km
2000	VAUGHN	6,967	72 km
2003	CAPULIN	6,155	80 km
2013	TRES LAGUNAS	5,832	59 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	0.5 in	Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.5 in
March	42°F (5°C)	0.5 in
April	48°F (9°C)	0.6 in
May	57°F (14°C)	1.0 in
June	66°F (19°C)	1.3 in
July	75°F (24°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
September	61°F (16°C)	1.8 in
October	52°F (11°C)	1.0 in
November	41°F (5°C)	0.5 in
December	34°F (1°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Villanueva has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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