Aztec, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,177
Population
362/sq mi density
$42,699
Median Income
$24,360 per capita
$164,700
Home Value
$283,483 Zillow
$765
Median Rent
41.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
458
Violent Crime/100K
1,457 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$42,699 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$164,700 home value, $765/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
458 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Aztec experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,942 ft (1,811 m) |
| Area | 17.2 sq mi (44.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 362/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8159°N, 107.9703°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | San Juan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 59.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 11 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0416 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.25 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in |
Aztec has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.3").