Cimarron, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Colfax County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
717
Population
338/sq mi density
$40,673
Median Income
$29,608 per capita
$143,500
Home Value
$490,651 Zillow
$659
Median Rent
22.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$40,673 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$143,500 home value, $659/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cimarron experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. The area receives 40.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,421 ft (1,957 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 338/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5083°N, 104.9104°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Colfax County County |
| Nearest Airport | Taos Regional (TSM) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
Cimarron has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and December the driest (0.4").