Conchas Dam, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Miguel County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
182
Population
22/sq mi density
60°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Conchas Dam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,179 ft (1,274 m) |
| Area | 10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3548°N, 104.1954°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | San Miguel County County |
| Nearest Airport | Clovis Regional (CVN) 90 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in |
Conchas Dam has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.3").