Belen, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,427
Population
390/sq mi density
$40,354
Median Income
$22,219 per capita
$154,600
Home Value
$272,375 Zillow
$877
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
1,159
Violent Crime/100K
4,249 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$40,354 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$154,600 home value, $877/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,159 violent crimes/100K (205% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Belen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,068 ft (1,545 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7666°N, 106.8085°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Valencia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0457 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 109 km |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 136 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Belen has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.6") and February the driest (0.4").