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Becenti, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
330 sunny days/yr
2,147
Violent Crime/100K
10,577 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,147 violent crimes/100K (465% above avg)
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.9 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°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 10.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.5").