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Arrey, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
429 Population 543/sq mi density
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
63 Violent Crime/100K 1,445 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Arrey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,207 ft (1,282 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density543/sq mi
Coordinates32.8472°N, 107.3203°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLuna County County
Nearest AirportLas Cruces International (LRU)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"
72% below US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.48"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.16"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.9 / 100
Community Resilience1.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on May 9, 2025.

Feb 27, 1990 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.9 141 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.9 68 km
Feb 21, 1990 31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.6 148 km
Jun 20, 1991 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico M3.5 116 km
May 23, 2007 4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico M3.4 140 km
Jul 22, 2013 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.4 138 km
Mar 11, 2014 8 km ENE of Luis Lopez, New Mexico M3.3 139 km
Jun 10, 1993 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico M3.2 116 km
May 19, 2011 40 km SSE of Datil, New Mexico M3.2 113 km
Feb 7, 2015 35 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 70 km
Feb 1, 2015 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 71 km
Feb 1, 2015 38 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 65 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.0 66 km
Feb 8, 2015 35 km W of Fairacres, New Mexico M3.0 65 km
Feb 28, 2013 10 km W of Lemitar, New Mexico M3.0 149 km
Feb 8, 2015 35 km ESE of Ventura, New Mexico M2.9 76 km
Jan 27, 2013 13 km SW of Sunshine, New Mexico M2.9 102 km
Feb 15, 2015 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M2.8 74 km
Sep 10, 2015 38 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M2.8 143 km
Sep 6, 1991 8 km NNW of Mimbres, New Mexico M2.8 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

20 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 12, 1957 EF3 83 km 0
Oct 9, 2006 EF1 75 km 0
Aug 13, 1989 EF1 94 km 0
Jul 28, 1989 EF1 59 km 0
Aug 19, 1979 EF1 89 km 0
Sep 16, 1971 EF1 32 km 0
Aug 9, 1971 EF1 86 km 0
Jun 15, 1967 EF1 90 km 0
Apr 29, 2007 EF0 59 km 0
Sep 13, 2006 EF0 78 km 0
Aug 2, 2002 EF0 94 km 0
Jun 19, 2001 EF0 79 km 0
Sep 22, 1988 EF0 100 km 0
Jul 22, 1987 EF0 13 km 0
Jun 20, 1982 EF0 32 km 0
Jul 31, 1979 EF0 79 km 0
Jul 24, 1970 EF0 99 km 0
Sep 7, 1966 EF0 59 km 0
Jun 11, 1960 EF0 27 km 0
May 16, 1958 EF0 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (166 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BLACK (328,091 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BLACK 328,091 62 km
2013 SILVER 137,884 51 km
2003 BOILER 56,796 88 km
2009 DIAMOND 32,021 76 km
1994 POT 30,248 93 km
1995 BONNER 26,381 64 km
2017 CORRAL 20,503 83 km
2020 GOOD 19,507 98 km
2020 VICS PEAK 16,283 86 km
1994 UNNAMED 14,645 95 km
2021 DOAGY 12,941 97 km
2011 ABRAMS 12,786 95 km
2009 MEASON 12,781 72 km
2001 UNNAMED 12,260 97 km
1989 SHELLY 12,126 98 km
2020 TADPOLE 11,402 87 km
2006 SKATES 11,285 81 km
1993 STONE 11,147 95 km
1994 BLACK 10,695 88 km
2001 BENNETT MT 10,249 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in
February 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
July 83°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in Wettest
September 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
December 40°F (5°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Arrey has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and April the driest (0.2").

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