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Cannon AFB, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Curry County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,876
Population
491/sq mi density
$67,132
Median Income
$25,652 per capita
$1,272
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
362
Violent Crime/100K
5,819 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$67,132 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Cannon AFB enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,276 ft (1,303 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 491/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3821°N, 103.3169°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Curry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Clovis Regional (CVN) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Cannon AFB has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").