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Columbus, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,147
Population
246/sq mi density
$24,554
Median Income
$13,533 per capita
$91,400
Home Value
$164,490 Zillow
$394
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
1,065
Violent Crime/100K
4,908 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,554 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$91,400 home value, $394/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,065 violent crimes/100K (180% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,069 ft (1,240 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 246/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8274°N, 107.6423°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Luna County County |
| Nearest Airport | Las Cruces International (LRU) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Columbus has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.1") and April the driest (0.2").