Weather & Climate in Virden, NM

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

Virden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°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 10.4 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 3,771 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.4°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,771 ft (1,149 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	914/sq mi
Coordinates	32.6889°N, 109.0013°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Graham County County
Nearest Airport	Safford Regional (SAD) 39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.4"

73% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.40"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	64.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	71.6 / 100
Community Resilience	7.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	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: M5.3.

Jun 29, 2014	13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona	M5.3	20 km	6 km
Jun 29, 2014	12 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M4.0	17 km	5 km
Jul 3, 2014	11 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.9	15 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	69 km	5 km
Aug 5, 2021	24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico	M3.6	109 km	16 km
Jul 9, 2014	13 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	17 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	22 km	5 km
Jul 11, 2014	5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	12 km	5 km
Jul 10, 2014	16 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	20 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2014	17 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	21 km	5 km
Oct 8, 2012	32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.6	81 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	71 km	5 km
Jun 30, 2014	19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	24 km	5 km
Jul 6, 2014	Arizona	M3.5	19 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	14 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	16 km	5 km
Jul 11, 2014	12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	18 km	5 km
Apr 22, 2020	28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico	M3.5	123 km	21 km
Oct 29, 2012	35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.5	83 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	10 km SW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.4	17 km	5 km
Jan 25, 2015	9 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.4	12 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: EF3. Total: 5 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 12, 1957	EF3	78 km	8.2 mi	0
Sep 23, 2019	EF1	96 km	1.7 mi	0
Aug 13, 1989	EF1	69 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 19, 1979	EF1	69 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 17, 1971	EF1	92 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 15, 1967	EF1	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 15, 1961	EF1	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 7, 2015	EF0	82 km	1.7 mi	0
Jul 31, 2015	EF0	69 km	0.6 mi	0
Sep 6, 2007	EF0	47 km	3.1 mi	0
Oct 15, 2005	EF0	92 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 17, 1992	EF0	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 31, 1979	EF0	80 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 9, 1972	EF0	96 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (174 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	174 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WHITEWATER-BALDY (306,923 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	WHITEWATER-BALDY	306,923	81 km
2011	HORSESHOE 2	226,079	91 km
2003	DRY LAKE COMPLEX (DRY LAKES)	113,956	80 km
2021	JOHNSON	95,808	74 km
2011	MILLER	84,760	83 km
2017	FRYE	54,202	81 km
1993	BRUSH	39,349	79 km
2006	BEAR	34,703	91 km
2020	COW CANYON	33,536	96 km
2004	NUTALL COMPLEX (NUTALL)	31,880	82 km
1994	RATTLESNAKE	25,238	96 km
2009	GREASEWOOD	24,902	74 km
2020	CUB	24,489	85 km
2021	BEAR	24,459	95 km
2020	BRINGHAM	23,134	88 km
2020	GOOD	19,507	85 km
1995	RHETT	19,337	95 km
1997	LILLY	18,507	87 km
2000	BLOODGOOD	17,656	81 km
2012	GRAPEVINE	17,542	80 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	1.0 in	Coldest
February	47°F (8°C)	0.8 in
March	52°F (11°C)	0.6 in
April	58°F (15°C)	0.2 in	Driest
May	67°F (19°C)	0.3 in
June	76°F (24°C)	0.4 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (26°C)	2.2 in
September	73°F (23°C)	1.5 in
October	62°F (17°C)	1.2 in
November	50°F (10°C)	0.8 in
December	43°F (6°C)	1.3 in

Virden has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.2").

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