Weather & Climate in White Signal, NM

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

White Signal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 6,064 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	56.7°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,064 ft (1,848 m)
Area	6.4 sq mi (16.7 km²)
Population Density	31/sq mi
Coordinates	32.5677°N, 108.3490°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Grant County County
Nearest Airport	Safford Regional (SAD) 77 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"

60% below US avg

Snowfall 13.1"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.27"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	74.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	88.6 / 100
Community Resilience	7.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

74 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	77 km	6 km
Jun 29, 2014	12 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M4.0	70 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2015	36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico	M3.9	106 km	4 km
Jul 3, 2014	11 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.9	69 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	76 km	5 km
Jul 10, 2014	16 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	71 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2014	17 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	71 km	5 km
Jul 9, 2014	13 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	69 km	5 km
Aug 5, 2021	24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico	M3.6	98 km	16 km
Jul 11, 2014	5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	74 km	5 km
Oct 8, 2012	32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.6	123 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	116 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	115 km	5 km
Jun 30, 2014	19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	74 km	5 km
Jul 6, 2014	Arizona	M3.5	75 km	5 km
Apr 22, 2020	28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico	M3.5	131 km	21 km
Jul 11, 2014	12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	74 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	14 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	67 km	5 km
Oct 29, 2012	35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.5	126 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	10 km SW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.4	75 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

12 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 12, 1957	EF3	18 km	8.2 mi	0
Oct 9, 2006	EF1	79 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 13, 1989	EF1	39 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 19, 1979	EF1	24 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 16, 1971	EF1	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 9, 1971	EF1	70 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 15, 1967	EF1	25 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 15, 1961	EF1	76 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 7, 2015	EF0	48 km	1.7 mi	0
Sep 6, 2007	EF0	17 km	3.1 mi	0
Oct 15, 2005	EF0	88 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 31, 1979	EF0	25 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 (192 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	192 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BLACK (328,091 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	BLACK	328,091	84 km
2012	WHITEWATER-BALDY	306,923	87 km
2013	SILVER	137,884	67 km
2003	DRY LAKE COMPLEX (DRY LAKES)	113,956	74 km
2021	JOHNSON	95,808	70 km
2011	MILLER	84,760	68 km
2005	BLACK RANGE COMPLEX WFU	74,273	95 km
2023	PASS	66,071	89 km
1993	BRUSH	39,349	72 km
2002	MIDDLE	37,096	99 km
2006	BEAR	34,703	98 km
2009	DIAMOND	32,021	85 km
1995	BONNER	26,381	82 km
2020	CUB	24,489	85 km
2017	CORRAL	20,503	76 km
2020	GOOD	19,507	67 km
1997	LILLY	18,507	86 km
2000	BLOODGOOD	17,656	65 km
1992	CREEL	17,241	82 km
1989	WHITLOCK	16,986	80 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	1.1 in
February	41°F (5°C)	0.9 in
March	45°F (7°C)	0.8 in
April	51°F (11°C)	0.3 in	Driest
May	59°F (15°C)	0.4 in
June	69°F (20°C)	0.6 in
July	75°F (24°C)	3.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.0 in
September	64°F (18°C)	2.0 in
October	55°F (13°C)	1.4 in
November	44°F (7°C)	1.1 in
December	38°F (3°C)	1.5 in	Coldest

White Signal has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (0.3").

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