Continental Divide, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
174
Population
64/sq mi density
46°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Continental Divide experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 42.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,175 ft (2,187 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4329°N, 108.3358°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | McKinley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 91 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 77 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in |
Continental Divide has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 28°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (0.6").