Weather & Climate in West Hammond, NM

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

West Hammond experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 5,406 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.3°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,406 ft (1,648 m)
Area	7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²)
Population Density	277/sq mi
Coordinates	36.6820°N, 108.0438°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	San Juan County County
Nearest Airport	Four Corners Regional (FMN) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"

74% below US avg

Snowfall 10.9"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.34"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	88.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	91.5 / 100
Community Resilience	5.3 / 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

27 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	126 km	13 km
Apr 22, 2017	4 km SSW of Bluff, Utah	M3.7	149 km	9 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	124 km	10 km
Jun 6, 2008	10 km NE of Bluff, Utah	M3.6	147 km	12 km
Mar 10, 2023	16 km S of Ophir, Colorado	M3.6	116 km	7 km
Sep 14, 2009	7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.5	142 km	5 km
Apr 9, 2021	2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.3	121 km	5 km
Jul 4, 2021	24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico	M3.1	86 km	5 km
Jun 14, 2018	0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	111 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.0	122 km	10 km
Jun 26, 2018	3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	115 km	3 km
Jun 18, 2002	39 km SW of Creede, Colorado	M2.9	124 km	5 km
Sep 1, 2024	7 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico	M2.9	126 km	10 km
Feb 8, 2021	3 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico	M2.9	124 km	6 km
Jun 17, 2022	4 km NNW of Regina, New Mexico	M2.8	108 km	3 km
Jun 10, 2020	5 km WNW of Tsaile, Arizona	M2.8	117 km	14 km
Jan 17, 2009	11 km NNW of Cañones, New Mexico	M2.8	147 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2023	18 km WSW of Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico	M2.7	91 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	4 km SE of Capulin, New Mexico	M2.7	126 km	10 km
Jul 13, 2021	4 km NE of Capulin, New Mexico	M2.7	124 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 25, 1985	EF2	88 km	0.5 mi	0
May 10, 1957	EF2	16 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 5, 2004	EF1	54 km	2.5 mi	0
Aug 5, 1999	EF1	44 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 7, 1997	EF1	91 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 5, 1970	EF1	100 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 30, 1966	EF1	42 km	1.5 mi	0
Mar 21, 2020	EF0	22 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 10, 2015	EF0	11 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 18, 2013	EF0	15 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 10, 2013	EF0	57 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 18, 2011	EF0	84 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 29, 2002	EF0	64 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 23, 2000	EF0	29 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 23, 2000	EF0	29 km	0.1 mi	0
May 30, 1992	EF0	49 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 28, 1990	EF0	15 km	0.2 mi	0
May 28, 1963	EF0	6 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	91 km
2018	416	55,123	91 km
2000	BIRCHER	23,317	68 km
1996	ARCHULETA	15,613	99 km
1994	UNNAMED	13,234	51 km
2012	WEBER	10,898	71 km
2001	SANDOVAL	6,773	79 km
2017	EIGHT FOUR TWO	5,954	81 km
1986	WESTTOE	5,397	100 km
2018	BURRO	5,242	93 km
2000	PONY	5,224	73 km
1996	CHAPIN 5	4,832	74 km
2016	GREATER GRACIA RX	3,960	86 km
2002	CARRIZO 1	3,701	96 km
2005	HOOK LAKE	3,609	99 km
1984	FERNANDO	3,419	97 km
2020	EAST CANYON	3,031	70 km
1987	AZTECTHREE	2,857	85 km
1999	UNNAMED	2,852	88 km
2012	VALLECITO	2,764	92 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	0.9 in
February	36°F (2°C)	0.7 in
March	43°F (6°C)	0.9 in
April	50°F (10°C)	0.6 in
May	60°F (15°C)	0.6 in
June	69°F (21°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	76°F (25°C)	1.1 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.3 in	Wettest
September	65°F (18°C)	1.0 in
October	53°F (12°C)	1.2 in
November	40°F (4°C)	0.8 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

West Hammond has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.4").

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