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Butterfield Park, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Doña Ana County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
826 Population 1,836/sq mi density
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
289 Violent Crime/100K 4,519 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
289 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Butterfield Park enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,618 ft (1,408 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,836/sq mi
Coordinates32.4052°N, 106.6457°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyDoña Ana County County
Nearest AirportLas Cruces International (LRU)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.1"
76% below US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.76"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)13.6 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.5 / 100
Community Resilience4.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Volcano No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.9 63 km
Jun 20, 1991 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico M3.5 136 km
Dec 22, 1993 0 km W of Ruidoso, New Mexico M3.2 137 km
Jun 10, 1993 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico M3.2 136 km
Feb 1, 2015 38 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 60 km
Feb 7, 2015 35 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 65 km
Feb 1, 2015 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 67 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.0 62 km
Feb 8, 2015 35 km W of Fairacres, New Mexico M3.0 56 km
Feb 8, 2015 35 km ESE of Ventura, New Mexico M2.9 69 km
Apr 5, 2012 10 km NE of Fabens, Texas M2.9 107 km
Jan 27, 2013 13 km SW of Sunshine, New Mexico M2.9 120 km
Sep 6, 1991 8 km NNW of Mimbres, New Mexico M2.8 142 km
Feb 15, 2015 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M2.8 68 km
Jan 3, 2025 50 km NW of Tularosa, New Mexico M2.8 115 km
Apr 16, 2008 17 km W of Carrizozo, New Mexico M2.7 150 km
Feb 8, 2015 38 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M2.6 64 km
Jun 5, 2009 3 km SE of Praxedis G. Guerrero, Mexico M2.6 133 km
Mar 6, 2012 9 km E of Fort Bliss, Texas M2.5 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

38 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1982 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 4, 2019 EF1 89 km 0
Oct 9, 2006 EF1 93 km 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 88 km 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 91 km 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 91 km 0
Apr 4, 1991 EF1 94 km 0
Jul 28, 1989 EF1 58 km 0
Jul 22, 1989 EF1 82 km 0
Jul 31, 1979 EF1 45 km 0
Jul 19, 1972 EF1 76 km 0
Jul 29, 1959 EF1 37 km 0
Jun 3, 1959 EF1 88 km 0
Mar 13, 2020 EF0 79 km 0
Apr 22, 2019 EF0 99 km 0
Jul 13, 2011 EF0 61 km 0
May 2, 2007 EF0 42 km 0
May 2, 2007 EF0 31 km 0
Apr 29, 2007 EF0 55 km 0
Oct 15, 2006 EF0 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (167 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ESCONDIDO (25,700 ac, 1993).

Year Name Acres Distance
1993 ESCONDIDO 25,700 78 km
2009 OROGRANDE 14,853 56 km
1994 HAT 14,842 76 km
1994 UNNAMED 14,645 15 km
2000 HAY MEADOW 13,553 87 km
2011 ABRAMS 12,786 15 km
2001 BENNETT MT 10,249 24 km
1993 UVAS 8,541 54 km
1994 UNNAMED 7,496 13 km
1989 CLI 7,469 90 km
1992 UNNAMED 7,001 74 km
2010 LONG CANYON 6,656 19 km
1990 UNNAMED 6,605 72 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,482 56 km
2011 CENTENNIAL 6,269 75 km
1993 MARTIN 5,290 70 km
1994 BRIDGE 5,041 92 km
2018 ORGAN 4,880 12 km
2022 POTRILLO 4,293 66 km
2000 DOUBLE TK 3,820 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in
February 45°F (7°C) 0.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Driest
May 65°F (19°C) 0.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 2.8 in Wettest
September 69°F (21°C) 1.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Butterfield Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (0.3").

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