Hail history for Villanueva, New Mexico
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Villanueva since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Villanueva
- Last hail
- Sep 25, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 11, 1959
14 reports on 13 days since 1959 · #55 of 70 New Mexico places
Hail map · Villanueva
- 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 Villanueva
The latest hail report in and around Villanueva is from September 25, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 2, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Villanueva logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median New Mexico town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #55 of 70 New Mexico cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Villanueva accounts for 5% of the 289 reports filed in San Miguel County.
14% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on July 11, 1959.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2010, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 43% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Villanueva 0.4
- San Miguel County 8.0
- Median New Mexico town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Villanueva 7
- San Miguel County 90
- Median New Mexico town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Villanueva 14%
- San Miguel County 9%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | View |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 1, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 1959 | 3.00 inteacup | — | San Miguel | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2008 | 2.10 inhen egg | 0.56 E Villanueva | San Miguel | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Villanueva | San Miguel | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Villanueva | San Miguel | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Villanueva | San Miguel | 10:30 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 4 29%
- 1–2 in 8 57%
- 2 in + 2 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | Villanueva | San Miguel | 20:52 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Villanueva | San Miguel | 10:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Villanueva | San Miguel | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Villanueva | San Miguel | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Villanueva | San Miguel | 13:36 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Villanueva | San Miguel | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Villanueva | San Miguel | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.48 SSW Villanueva | San Miguel | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2008 | 2.10 inhen egg | 0.56 E Villanueva | San Miguel | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Villanueva | San Miguel | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Villanueva | San Miguel | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Sep 12, 1999 | 0.88 innickel | Villanueva | San Miguel | 15:57 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Villanueva
- Ribera 14 km · 10
- Llano del Medio 24 km · 15
- Las Vegas 40 km · 43
Questions about hail in Villanueva
How often does it hail in Villanueva, New Mexico?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Villanueva since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #55 of 70 New Mexico places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Villanueva?
Most reports come in May, July, June. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Villanueva?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 11, 1959. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Villanueva?
The most recent report in this data is from September 25, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Villanueva had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was September 25, 2026.
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.