Hail history for Cimarron, New Mexico
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cimarron since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cimarron
- Last hail
- Jun 17, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 21, 2000
29 reports on 22 days since 1962 · #24 of 70 New Mexico places
Hail map · Cimarron
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Cimarron
The latest hail report in and around Cimarron is from June 17, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 17, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cimarron logged 18 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 50% more than the median New Mexico town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #24 of 70 New Mexico cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cimarron accounts for 10% of the 303 reports filed in Colfax County.
3% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median New Mexico town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on July 21, 2000 near 1 N Cimarron.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2014, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (34% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cimarron 0.9
- Colfax County 8.2
- Median New Mexico town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cimarron 12
- Colfax County 110
- Median New Mexico town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cimarron 3%
- Colfax County 4%
- Median New Mexico town on this site 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2000 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 N Cimarron | Colfax | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.7 SSW Cimarron | Colfax | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.35 SSW Cimarron | Colfax | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SE Cimarron | Colfax | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 1972 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Colfax | 13:45 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 45%
- 1–2 in 15 52%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | Cimarron | Colfax | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.7 SSW Cimarron | Colfax | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.89 NE Cimarron | Colfax | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.35 SSW Cimarron | Colfax | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.55 SW Cimarron | Colfax | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 3.55 SW Cimarron | Colfax | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Cimarron | Colfax | 12:46 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Cimarron | Colfax | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | Cimarron | Colfax | 11:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Cimarron | Colfax | 11:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.35 SSW Cimarron | Colfax | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Cimarron | Colfax | 12:04 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cimarron
- Ute Park 18 km · 10
- Springer 32 km · 35
- Maxwell 33 km · 22
- Raton 59 km · 37
- Wagon Mound 59 km · 25
Questions about hail in Cimarron
How often does it hail in Cimarron, New Mexico?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cimarron since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #24 of 70 New Mexico places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cimarron?
Most reports come in June, May, August. June alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cimarron?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 21, 2000 near 1 N Cimarron. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cimarron?
The most recent report in this data is from June 17, 2025 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cimarron had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 17, 2025.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.