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Clovis, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Curry County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
38,153 Population 1,615/sq mi density
$54,029 Median Income $28,783 per capita
$160,000 Home Value $164,267 Zillow
$947 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
674 Violent Crime/100K 3,805 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$54,029 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $947/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
674 violent crimes/100K (77% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Clovis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,308 ft (1,313 m)
Area23.8 sq mi (61.6 km²)
Population Density1,615/sq mi
Coordinates34.4386°N, 103.1942°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyCurry County County
Nearest AirportClovis Regional (CVN)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.1"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 13.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.9 / 100
Community Resilience6.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.0 on Apr 1, 2025.

Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 141 km
Mar 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.3 112 km
Jan 6, 2014 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico M3.3 98 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 128 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 135 km
Apr 1, 2025 22 km S of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.0 106 km
Jul 14, 1998 6 km WSW of Logan, New Mexico M3.0 104 km
Aug 18, 2017 13 km SW of Newkirk, New Mexico M2.8 122 km
Jun 28, 1995 15 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M2.8 134 km
Jun 7, 2020 11 km NE of Adrian, Texas M2.8 116 km
Aug 2, 2000 6 km WSW of Amarillo, Texas M2.7 145 km
Jul 1, 1990 18 km SE of Boys Ranch, Texas M2.7 147 km
Apr 21, 2024 24 km S of Adrian, Texas M2.7 85 km
Mar 24, 1993 New Mexico M2.7 140 km
Jun 29, 2020 5 km SSW of Newkirk, New Mexico M2.7 119 km
Aug 11, 2023 24 km WSW of Channing, Texas M2.6 139 km
Apr 30, 2022 8 km E of Anton, Texas M2.6 125 km
Sep 14, 2012 28 km ESE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M2.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

396 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 142 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 53 km 1
Apr 14, 2017 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 2, 1995 EF3 42 km 0
May 10, 1991 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 19, 1971 EF3 87 km 0
May 16, 1969 EF3 86 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 78 km 0
Oct 17, 1965 EF3 91 km 0
May 21, 1963 EF3 22 km 0
Jun 3, 1961 EF3 71 km 0
Oct 11, 1960 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 12, 1960 EF3 83 km 3
May 24, 1957 EF3 43 km 0
May 23, 2022 EF2 79 km 0
May 26, 2019 EF2 66 km 0
May 26, 2019 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 21, 2007 EF2 99 km 0
Mar 23, 2007 EF2 86 km 0
Mar 23, 2007 EF2 22 km 2
May 25, 1996 EF2 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TIRE (44,942 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 TIRE 44,942 26 km
2018 206 40,247 93 km
2011 WINDY 24,687 47 km
2005 RANGE 24,643 50 km
2011 KIZER 5 20,859 95 km
2006 JET 13,889 76 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,085 51 km
2011 BURNING TENT 9,473 94 km
1991 BIG 9,184 98 km
2016 KAISER 8 8,551 80 km
1990 CHUCKWAGON FIRE 8,287 79 km
1994 WOODS 6,016 42 km
2022 ARCH 5,849 46 km
2011 GARZA 5,635 80 km
1990 REDONDO 5,408 77 km
2007 BIG FIRE 5,167 68 km
2006 HWY 37 5,015 75 km
2011 OLYMPIA 4,600 97 km
2015 NORTH CUT 4,353 97 km
2010 HOWARD 4,318 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 0.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Clovis has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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