New Mexico Power Outage Season
When outages happen most in New Mexico, and what to expect.
July is historically New Mexico's busiest month for recorded power outages, part of a summer season (June–August) that accounts for about 42% of all recorded outages statewide, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
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New Mexico outages by month
Total recorded events and average duration per event, summed across every tracked county in New Mexico.
Peak season insight
New Mexico's outage season runs June–August, accounting for 42% of all recorded outages. July has the highest frequency.
Month-by-month data table
| Month | Events | Avg duration |
|---|---|---|
| January | 502 | 2.6 hrs |
| February | 567 | 2.6 hrs |
| March | 727 | 3.0 hrs |
| April | 715 | 2.3 hrs |
| May | 950 | 2.4 hrs |
| June | 1,529 | 3.0 hrs |
| July | 1,737 | 2.0 hrs |
| August | 1,470 | 2.2 hrs |
| September | 955 | 2.3 hrs |
| October | 877 | 2.3 hrs |
| November | 652 | 3.0 hrs |
| December | 654 | 2.6 hrs |
This month in New Mexico
October has historically recorded 877 outage events across New Mexico, below the state's typical monthly average. Outages that start in October have averaged 2.3 hours.
Main causes by season
Named storms behind New Mexico's worst recorded outages, from the NOAA Storm Events Database.
Winter (December–February)
- Drought
- Hail
- Heavy Snow
Spring (March–May)
- Drought
- Tornado
Summer (June–August)
- Flash Flood
- Drought
- Hail
- Thunderstorm Wind
- Wildfire
Fall (September–November)
- Hail
- Heavy Snow
- High Wind
- Drought
New Mexico's worst outage events on record
The five largest outages in New Mexico by duration and customers affected.
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2023 | 27 hrs | 33,049 (9%) | Drought |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 48 hrs | 16,415 (33%) | Heavy Snow |
| Feb 2, 2017 | 6 hrs | 117,576 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 8, 2016 | 8 hrs | 56,811 (15%) | Flash Flood |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 58 hrs | 6,030 (43%) | Drought |
Highest-risk counties in New Mexico
Lowest reliability percentile among New Mexico's tracked counties.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Arriba County | D | 22nd |
| Torrance County | D | 36th |
| Catron County | D | 37th |
| Guadalupe County | C | 48th |
| Union County | C | 55th |
Live weather alerts for New Mexico
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 1 at 6:05AM MDT until October 1 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Read the official NWS alert →Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 1 at 6:05AM MDT until October 1 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Read the official NWS alert →These live alerts come from the National Weather Service. They are public-safety information, not an outage prediction.
New Mexico power outage FAQ
When do power outages happen most in New Mexico?
July is historically the busiest single month for recorded outages in New Mexico, and Summer (June–August) accounts for about 42% of all recorded outages across the state.
How long do power outages in New Mexico typically last?
Across New Mexico's tracked counties, the average recorded outage lasts about 2.4 hours, though individual events -- especially named storms -- can run much longer.
Which counties in New Mexico have the highest outage risk?
Rio Arriba County, Torrance County, Catron County, Guadalupe County, Union County currently rank lowest for reliability in New Mexico. See each county's page for its full history.
Does this page predict a power outage in New Mexico?
No. It describes patterns in recorded county-level outage history, not a guaranteed future event. Check the live National Weather Service alerts below for current conditions.
Prepare for New Mexico's outage season
Sized for New Mexico's recorded outage frequency and duration.
