Weather & Climate in Weed, NM

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

Weed experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 328 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 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 66.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 7,412 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	45.7°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,412 ft (2,259 m)
Area	9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	32.7969°N, 105.5309°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Otero County County
Nearest Airport	Alamogordo-White Sands Regional (ALM) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.5"

25% below US avg

Snowfall 66.8"

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.53"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	84.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	63.5 / 100
Community Resilience	4.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Mar 28, 2010	25 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico	M4.1	104 km	4 km
Feb 23, 2024	15 km S of Atoka, New Mexico	M4.0	106 km	5 km
Mar 14, 1999	26 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M4.0	87 km	1 km
May 31, 2010	33 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M4.0	92 km	5 km
May 23, 2004	31 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico	M4.0	95 km	5 km
May 30, 1999	26 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.9	85 km	10 km
Aug 7, 2022	53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M3.9	148 km	7 km
Jun 22, 2004	32 km SW of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.7	94 km	5 km
Jun 21, 2003	15 km SW of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.6	97 km	5 km
Apr 12, 2025	19 km NNW of Whites City, New Mexico	M3.5	114 km	8 km
Mar 17, 1999	25 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.5	84 km	1 km
Feb 24, 2024	6 km S of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.5	107 km	2 km
Jun 20, 1991	47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico	M3.5	127 km	0 km
Apr 28, 2021	53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M3.5	149 km	7 km
Mar 20, 2025	37 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico	M3.5	92 km	9 km
May 29, 2024	13 km S of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.4	106 km	9 km
Aug 26, 2004	23 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.4	99 km	5 km
Sep 17, 2002	27 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.4	88 km	10 km
Apr 18, 2023	23 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico	M3.4	108 km	5 km
Mar 20, 2025	35 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.3	92 km	15 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 27, 1982	EF2	43 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 4, 2019	EF1	42 km	0.3 mi	0
Apr 8, 2004	EF1	96 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 4, 1991	EF1	55 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 22, 1989	EF1	45 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 10, 1989	EF1	87 km	8.0 mi	0
May 16, 1987	EF1	84 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 12, 1974	EF1	92 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 17, 1972	EF1	71 km	6.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1959	EF1	48 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1959	EF1	76 km	0.3 mi	0
Mar 13, 2020	EF0	40 km	0.6 mi	0
Jun 4, 2019	EF0	69 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 2019	EF0	90 km	1.4 mi	0
May 8, 2019	EF0	93 km	0.0 mi	0
May 23, 2018	EF0	49 km	4.1 mi	0
Sep 15, 2016	EF0	45 km	4.7 mi	0
Sep 15, 2016	EF0	73 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 26, 2015	EF0	66 km	0.2 mi	0
May 14, 2010	EF0	64 km	0.4 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (115 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	115 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DONALDSON (103,326 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	DONALDSON	103,326	57 km
2004	PEPPIN	60,546	92 km
2011	LAST CHANCE	53,486	100 km
2008	ROCKY	48,019	72 km
2012	LITTLE BEAR	37,935	75 km
2011	MAYHILL	33,563	21 km
2009	FOUR MILE	27,609	48 km
1993	ESCONDIDO	25,700	80 km
2008	BONNEY	22,162	63 km
2011	BATON ROUGE COMPLEX	21,641	67 km
2011	CROOKED CREEK	19,206	55 km
2011	ACREY	18,720	77 km
2009	PICACHO	16,411	48 km
2002	NUMBER 52	16,067	56 km
1994	YELLOWWELL	16,010	47 km
2019	PINE LODGE	15,141	97 km
2000	SCOTTABLE	15,017	8 km
2009	OROGRANDE	14,853	75 km
1994	HAT	14,842	94 km
2002	PENASCO	14,343	9 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	1.0 in
March	42°F (6°C)	0.9 in
April	49°F (9°C)	0.6 in	Driest
May	56°F (13°C)	1.1 in
June	64°F (18°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
July	60°F (16°C)	3.9 in
August	64°F (18°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
September	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in
October	52°F (11°C)	1.7 in
November	42°F (5°C)	1.1 in
December	36°F (2°C)	1.3 in

Weed has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in January to 64°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (0.6").

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