Buckhorn, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Catron County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
85
Population
18/sq mi density
56°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Buckhorn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,739 ft (1,444 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0315°N, 108.6944°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Catron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Safford Regional (SAD) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 136 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Buckhorn has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (0.2").