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Carnuel, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Bernalillo County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
842
Population
158/sq mi density
$89,432
Median Income
$41,727 per capita
$233,700
Home Value
$328,215 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
883
Violent Crime/100K
5,446 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$89,432 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$233,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
883 violent crimes/100K (132% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Carnuel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,812 ft (1,771 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0612°N, 106.4572°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Bernalillo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0481 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 67.57 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.22 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| 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 (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 144 km |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Carnuel has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (0.9").