Weather & Climate in Willard, NM

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

Willard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°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 12.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 6,100 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,100 ft (1,859 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density	267/sq mi
Coordinates	34.5949°N, 106.0323°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Valencia County County
Nearest Airport	Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.9"

66% below US avg

Snowfall 14.1"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.56"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	64.2 / 100
Community Resilience	3.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Jan 29, 1990	6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.5	79 km	12 km
Nov 8, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.4	77 km	6 km
Jan 31, 1990	5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.0	78 km	10 km
Feb 27, 1990	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.9	88 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	27 km	10 km
May 5, 1990	6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	79 km	7 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	15 km	5 km
Feb 21, 1990	31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.6	80 km	5 km
Nov 15, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	77 km	7 km
Jun 20, 1991	47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico	M3.5	116 km	0 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	13 km	5 km
May 24, 2004	8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.5	81 km	5 km
Oct 17, 2011	3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico	M3.5	140 km	5 km
May 1, 2025	14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico	M3.5	94 km	13 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	12 km	5 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	73 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	98 km	6 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	144 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2013	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.4	90 km	5 km
May 23, 2007	4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico	M3.4	102 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 27, 1975	EF2	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 8, 1989	EF1	55 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1989	EF1	90 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 1988	EF1	91 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 23, 1981	EF1	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 17, 1971	EF1	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 5, 1966	EF1	65 km	0.2 mi	0
May 31, 1965	EF1	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1956	EF1	66 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 23, 2021	EF0	93 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	81 km	0.2 mi	0
May 31, 2021	EF0	64 km	0.9 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	51 km	0.7 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	64 km	0.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 2020	EF0	94 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 15, 2020	EF0	63 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 17, 2019	EF0	55 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 2019	EF0	45 km	4.2 mi	0
Jun 3, 2018	EF0	17 km	2.6 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	43 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (91 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	91 km
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	181 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PEREZ (30,288 acres, 1997).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1997	PEREZ	30,288	95 km
2016	DOG HEAD	19,816	38 km
2008	TRIGO	13,855	34 km
1989	BURGETTE	10,576	86 km
2009	BLACK BUTTE	8,124	67 km
2008	UNNAMED	7,351	73 km
1994	OSCURA	7,179	94 km
2006	PIPELINE	7,137	90 km
2011	MILAGRO	7,102	94 km
2022	BIGGS	6,994	70 km
2000	VAUGHN	6,967	93 km
2007	OJO PEAK	6,118	35 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,083	35 km
2008	BIG SPRING	5,050	35 km
2017	NMSER FY17 RX #1	4,817	61 km
2004	LOOKOUT	4,778	43 km
1994	VEGA	4,642	50 km
2008	LADRONE RX	4,406	97 km
2002	MIDDLE TANK	4,279	60 km
2019	NMSER-FY18-RX-NORTH DIAMOND	4,261	62 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	0.6 in
February	38°F (3°C)	0.6 in
March	44°F (7°C)	0.6 in
April	51°F (10°C)	0.5 in	Driest
May	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in
June	69°F (20°C)	0.9 in
July	73°F (23°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
September	64°F (18°C)	1.7 in
October	53°F (12°C)	1.3 in
November	42°F (6°C)	0.7 in
December	34°F (1°C)	0.9 in	Coldest

Willard has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (0.5").

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