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Cliff, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Grant County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
330 sunny days/yr
60
Violent Crime/100K
1,968 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in |
Cliff has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (0.3").