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Bluewater, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
241
Population
20/sq mi density
$121,083
Median Income
$51,854 per capita
$268,100
Home Value
$145,746 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
555
Violent Crime/100K
3,423 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$121,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$268,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
555 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bluewater experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. The area receives 30.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,459 ft (2,274 m) |
| Area | 11.8 sq mi (30.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3243°N, 108.2060°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | McKinley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 92 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 (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 61 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 132 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
Bluewater has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.7").