Algodones, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Bernalillo County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,198
Population
164/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$52,675 per capita
$236,500
Home Value
$382,339 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$236,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Algodones enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.9 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,165 ft (1,574 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 164/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3707°N, 106.4889°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Bernalillo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 61.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 27.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 30 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0481 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 67.57 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.22 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 151 km |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in |
Algodones has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.4").