Cliff, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Grant County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
132
Population
13/sq mi density
$41,964
Median Income
$28,152 per capita
$252,300
Home Value
$217,337 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,964 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$252,300 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cliff enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,573 ft (1,394 m) |
| Area | 10.3 sq mi (26.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9660°N, 108.6176°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Grant County County |
| Nearest Airport | Safford Regional (SAD) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 144 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Cliff has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (0.2").