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Weather & Climate in White Rock, NM

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

White Rock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°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 17.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.1 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 6,393 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,393 ft (1,949 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²)
Population Density788/sq mi
Coordinates35.8086°N, 106.2081°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLos Alamos County County
Nearest AirportSanta Fe Regional (SAF)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.5"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 42.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience99.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

50 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 67 km 13 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 132 km 5 km
Jul 4, 1995 23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico M3.8 135 km 5 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 69 km 10 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 79 km 5 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 110 km 10 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 140 km 5 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 140 km 5 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 22 km 5 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 137 km 5 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 142 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 83 km 6 km
Sep 14, 2009 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.5 85 km 5 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 126 km 5 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.4 140 km 5 km
Apr 9, 2021 2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.3 72 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2024 8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.2 88 km 5 km
Sep 29, 2017 17 km S of Mora, New Mexico M3.1 79 km 5 km
Jun 14, 2018 0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 80 km 5 km
Jun 26, 2018 3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 76 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

56 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 8, 1989 EF1 86 km 5.0 mi 0
Sep 13, 1988 EF1 68 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 13, 1982 EF1 92 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 21, 1973 EF1 96 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 15, 1971 EF1 27 km 2.0 mi 0
Dec 26, 1966 EF1 20 km 0.3 mi 0
May 31, 1965 EF1 78 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 20, 1956 EF1 71 km 0.5 mi 0
Oct 1, 2023 EF0 85 km 1.3 mi 0
Jul 23, 2021 EF0 66 km 0.0 mi 0
Jul 13, 2021 EF0 56 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 2, 2021 EF0 92 km 1.8 mi 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 34 km 1.7 mi 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF0 83 km 0.0 mi 0
Feb 17, 2019 EF0 100 km 0.2 mi 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 16 km 3.8 mi 0
Jul 6, 2017 EF0 45 km 0.0 mi 0
May 9, 2017 EF0 24 km 0.3 mi 0
Jul 7, 2015 EF0 82 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 21, 2014 EF0 86 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 198 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 71 km
2011 LAS CONCHAS 150,874 21 km
2022 CERRO PELADO 45,620 27 km
2000 CERRO GRANDE 44,279 15 km
2000 VIVEASH 22,468 57 km
2013 THOMPSON RIDGE 21,077 33 km
1996 DOME 15,783 16 km
2002 BORREGO 12,877 43 km
2010 SOUTH FORK 12,585 34 km
2020 LUNA 10,849 89 km
2011 PACHECO 9,790 37 km
2013 JAROSO 9,529 49 km
2017 BONITA 7,754 86 km
2017 HONDITO 6,949 91 km
2003 CAPULIN 6,155 35 km
2013 TRES LAGUNAS 5,832 49 km
1998 OSO 5,297 26 km
2022 MIDNIGHT 5,293 70 km
2003 ENCEBADO 5,064 94 km
2023 ALAMOSA RX UNIT 1 FY24 4,616 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 0.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
August 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Wettest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 0.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 0.8 in

White Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.6").

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