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Chaparral, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Doña Ana County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,642 Population 282/sq mi density
$46,102 Median Income $18,311 per capita
$101,900 Home Value $214,760 Zillow
$874 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
418 Violent Crime/100K 1,403 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$46,102 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,900 home value, $874/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
418 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Chaparral 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 12.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 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

Elevation4,081 ft (1,244 m)
Area59.1 sq mi (153.0 km²)
Population Density282/sq mi
Coordinates32.0443°N, 106.4061°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyDoña Ana County County
Nearest AirportEl Paso International (ELP)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.4"
67% below US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.13"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.16"

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

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.9 86 km
May 27, 2010 22 km WSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas M3.7 130 km
Mar 29, 2024 51 km E of Ascención, Mexico M3.4 146 km
Feb 1, 2015 38 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 84 km
May 17, 2016 33 km E of Dell City, Texas M3.1 147 km
Nov 12, 2013 7 km SSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas M3.1 142 km
Apr 28, 2011 47 km S of Porvenir, Mexico M3.1 148 km
Feb 7, 2015 35 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 87 km
Feb 1, 2015 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 87 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.0 86 km
Feb 8, 2015 35 km W of Fairacres, New Mexico M3.0 80 km
May 27, 2011 29 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M3.0 132 km
Feb 28, 2025 48 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M3.0 149 km
Jan 27, 2013 13 km SW of Sunshine, New Mexico M2.9 136 km
Apr 5, 2012 10 km NE of Fabens, Texas M2.9 61 km
Feb 8, 2015 35 km ESE of Ventura, New Mexico M2.9 87 km
Feb 15, 2015 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M2.8 88 km
Feb 6, 2012 32 km ENE of Dell City, Texas M2.7 141 km
Mar 29, 2024 50 km E of Ascención, Mexico M2.7 149 km
Feb 8, 2015 38 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M2.6 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

28 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 42 km 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 45 km 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 45 km 0
Jul 28, 1989 EF1 85 km 0
Jul 31, 1979 EF1 19 km 0
Jun 12, 1974 EF1 74 km 0
Jul 19, 1972 EF1 35 km 0
Jul 29, 1959 EF1 20 km 0
Mar 13, 2020 EF0 96 km 0
Apr 22, 2019 EF0 53 km 0
Jul 13, 2011 EF0 39 km 0
May 2, 2007 EF0 62 km 0
May 2, 2007 EF0 18 km 0
Apr 29, 2007 EF0 83 km 0
Oct 15, 2006 EF0 71 km 0
Sep 13, 2006 EF0 49 km 0
Aug 28, 2005 EF0 89 km 0
Aug 2, 2002 EF0 42 km 0
Jun 19, 2001 EF0 45 km 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF0 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 198 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 51 km
2009 OROGRANDE 14,853 42 km
1994 HAT 14,842 42 km
1994 UNNAMED 14,645 33 km
2000 HAY MEADOW 13,553 75 km
2011 ABRAMS 12,786 33 km
2001 BENNETT MT 10,249 60 km
1993 UVAS 8,541 94 km
1994 UNNAMED 7,496 52 km
1989 CLI 7,469 74 km
1992 UNNAMED 7,001 65 km
2010 LONG CANYON 6,656 27 km
1990 UNNAMED 6,605 48 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,482 15 km
2011 CENTENNIAL 6,269 65 km
1993 MARTIN 5,290 54 km
1994 BRIDGE 5,041 97 km
2018 ORGAN 4,880 47 km
2022 POTRILLO 4,293 71 km
2000 DOUBLE TK 3,820 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in
February 47°F (9°C) 0.4 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in Wettest
September 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Chaparral has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and April the driest (0.2").

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