Becenti, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
274
Population
291/sq mi density
$53,200
Home Value
$218,536 Zillow
$692
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Becenti experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.9 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,584 ft (2,007 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 291/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8123°N, 108.1709°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | McKinley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 114 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in |
Becenti has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.4").