Weather & Climate in Zia Pueblo, NM

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

Zia Pueblo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°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 22.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 5,617 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	52.1°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,617 ft (1,712 m)
Area	27.1 sq mi (70.1 km²)
Population Density	29/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5300°N, 106.7170°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Sandoval County County
Nearest Airport	Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"

60% below US avg

Snowfall 22.8"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.20"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	77.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	59.0 / 100
Community Resilience	41.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

82 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	120 km	12 km
Nov 8, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.4	121 km	6 km
Jul 12, 2021	5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M4.2	78 km	13 km
Jan 31, 1990	5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.0	121 km	10 km
May 18, 2023	8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico	M3.8	79 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	78 km	10 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	101 km	10 km
Jun 4, 2008	8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.7	114 km	5 km
Nov 15, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	120 km	7 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	119 km	5 km
May 5, 1990	6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	121 km	7 km
May 1, 2025	14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico	M3.5	134 km	13 km
Sep 14, 2009	7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.5	115 km	5 km
May 24, 2004	8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.5	120 km	5 km
Oct 17, 2011	3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico	M3.5	76 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	122 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	121 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	35 km	6 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	95 km	5 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	71 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

59 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 9 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 27, 1975	EF2	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 10, 1974	EF2	56 km	2.0 mi	1
Jun 8, 1989	EF1	89 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 1988	EF1	30 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 15, 1971	EF1	68 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 26, 1966	EF1	75 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 5, 1966	EF1	92 km	0.2 mi	0
May 31, 1965	EF1	41 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1956	EF1	62 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 23, 2021	EF0	28 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	64 km	0.2 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	36 km	1.7 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	83 km	0.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 2020	EF0	36 km	0.0 mi	0
Feb 17, 2019	EF0	65 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	42 km	3.8 mi	0
Sep 30, 2017	EF0	76 km	2.5 mi	0
Jul 6, 2017	EF0	32 km	0.0 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	62 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 13, 2016	EF0	75 km	0.0 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (142 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	142 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LAS CONCHAS (150,874 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	LAS CONCHAS	150,874	46 km
2022	CERRO PELADO	45,620	33 km
2000	CERRO GRANDE	44,279	55 km
2013	THOMPSON RIDGE	21,077	43 km
2016	DOG HEAD	19,816	85 km
1996	DOME	15,783	41 km
2008	TRIGO	13,855	99 km
2002	BORREGO	12,877	98 km
2010	SOUTH FORK	12,585	66 km
2011	PACHECO	9,790	90 km
2019	TRIPLE NICKLE	7,819	78 km
2003	CAPULIN	6,155	89 km
2013	TRES LAGUNAS	5,832	97 km
1998	OSO	5,297	65 km
2008	BIG SPRING	5,050	91 km
2014	PINO	4,415	26 km
2002	LAKES	4,306	39 km
2020	MEDIO	4,231	84 km
2018	VENADO	4,007	30 km
2014	DIEGO	3,983	60 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
February	38°F (3°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	44°F (7°C)	0.9 in
April	51°F (11°C)	0.7 in
May	60°F (16°C)	0.8 in
June	71°F (21°C)	0.7 in
July	72°F (22°C)	1.8 in
August	73°F (23°C)	2.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
September	66°F (19°C)	1.4 in
October	55°F (13°C)	1.2 in
November	42°F (6°C)	0.9 in
December	35°F (1°C)	0.7 in

Zia Pueblo has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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