Alamillo, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
168 Population 140/sq mi density
$31,447 Median Income $17,107 per capita
$111,800 Home Value $193,880 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$31,447 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$111,800 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Alamillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.5 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation4,661 ft (1,421 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density140/sq mi
Coordinates34.2519°N, 106.9158°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyValencia County County
Nearest AirportAlbuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.5"
78% below US avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.88"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.37"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood
Good Days %83.8%
Unhealthy Days2

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0457 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.2 / 100
Community Resilience3.9 / 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+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on May 9, 2025.

Jan 29, 1990 6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.5 24 km
Nov 8, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.4 23 km
Jan 31, 1990 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.0 22 km
Feb 27, 1990 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.9 45 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 137 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 106 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 75 km
Feb 21, 1990 31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.6 43 km
May 5, 1990 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 22 km
Nov 15, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 23 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 109 km
May 24, 2004 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.5 24 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 48 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 77 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 78 km
May 1, 2025 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico M3.5 14 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 118 km
Jun 20, 1991 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico M3.5 81 km
Jul 22, 2013 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.4 46 km
May 23, 2007 4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico M3.4 21 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

32 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 8 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1975 EF2 48 km 0
Oct 10, 1974 EF2 98 km 1
May 13, 2012 EF1 38 km 0
Jul 5, 1966 EF1 53 km 0
Aug 2, 1950 EF1 32 km 0
May 31, 2021 EF0 27 km 0
May 31, 2021 EF0 71 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 62 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 41 km 0
Jul 15, 2020 EF0 34 km 0
Jun 3, 2018 EF0 84 km 0
Jun 3, 2018 EF0 100 km 0
Sep 30, 2017 EF0 83 km 0
Jul 17, 2016 EF0 91 km 0
Jul 5, 2012 EF0 25 km 0
Aug 3, 2011 EF0 91 km 0
Apr 17, 2005 EF0 15 km 0
Apr 16, 2005 EF0 92 km 0
Aug 30, 2004 EF0 48 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF0 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 105 km
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 117 km
Red Hill Volcanic field 2,300 m (7,546 ft) -9450 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAR TRAP (38,201 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BEAR TRAP 38,201 75 km
2016 NORTH 34,562 65 km
1994 POT 30,248 82 km
1996 UNNAMED 22,591 90 km
2016 DOG HEAD 19,816 87 km
2020 VICS PEAK 16,283 85 km
2009 EAST MAGDALENA RX 15,626 36 km
2008 TRIGO 13,855 69 km
2015 RED CANYON 13,506 75 km
1994 BLACK 10,695 78 km
2017 TIFFANY 8,654 66 km
2009 BLACK BUTTE 8,124 24 km
1996 SAN PEDRO 8,048 45 km
2010 FISHER RX 7,892 72 km
1994 OSCURA 7,179 88 km
2007 OJO PEAK 6,118 60 km
1994 PINNACLE 5,964 78 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,083 60 km
2008 BIG SPRING 5,050 77 km
2006 MARCIAL 4,873 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.4 in
February 42°F (6°C) 0.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in
April 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in Driest
May 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in
July 80°F (26°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
October 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Alamillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.9") and April the driest (0.4").

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