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Corona, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Torrance County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
167 Population 162/sq mi density
$28,542 Median Income $26,622 per capita
$85,600 Home Value $152,756 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,542 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Corona experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,694 ft (2,040 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density162/sq mi
Coordinates34.2501°N, 105.5970°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyTorrance County County
Nearest AirportSierra Blanca Regional (RUI)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 27.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.8 / 100
Community Resilience2.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.7 on May 6, 2025.

Jan 29, 1990 6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.5 120 km
Nov 8, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.4 118 km
Jan 31, 1990 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.0 118 km
Feb 27, 1990 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.9 97 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 75 km
Nov 15, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 118 km
Feb 21, 1990 31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.6 91 km
May 5, 1990 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 120 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 64 km
May 24, 2004 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.5 122 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 122 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 61 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 60 km
Jun 20, 1991 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico M3.5 107 km
May 1, 2025 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico M3.5 131 km
May 23, 2007 4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico M3.4 125 km
Jul 22, 2013 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.4 98 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.4 61 km
Jul 22, 1996 11 km WSW of Corona, New Mexico M3.4 12 km
Jul 31, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.3 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

48 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1978 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 8, 2014 EF1 64 km 0
Jun 8, 1989 EF1 96 km 0
Jun 1, 1989 EF1 44 km 0
Jun 1, 1989 EF1 89 km 0
Jun 1, 1989 EF1 78 km 0
May 16, 1987 EF1 79 km 0
Jun 17, 1972 EF1 93 km 0
Sep 17, 1971 EF1 52 km 0
Jun 10, 1964 EF1 64 km 0
May 18, 1964 EF1 62 km 0
May 31, 2021 EF0 95 km 0
May 28, 2021 EF0 75 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 82 km 0
Jun 17, 2019 EF0 47 km 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 26 km 0
May 8, 2019 EF0 72 km 0
Jun 3, 2018 EF0 45 km 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 17 km 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 15 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 61 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PEPPIN (60,546 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 PEPPIN 60,546 75 km
2012 LITTLE BEAR 37,935 91 km
1997 PEREZ 30,288 63 km
2016 DOG HEAD 19,816 93 km
2006 LUMBRE 15,598 65 km
2019 PINE LODGE 15,141 75 km
2009 VISTA 14,294 49 km
2008 TRIGO 13,855 87 km
2009 EAST TRANSWESTERN 13,751 46 km
2008 CHOLLA 13,154 56 km
1989 BURGETTE 10,576 41 km
2011 WHITE 10,124 98 km
2024 BLUE 2 7,687 91 km
1988 ROSA 7,387 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,351 81 km
1994 OSCURA 7,179 76 km
2006 PIPELINE 7,137 36 km
2011 MILAGRO 7,102 94 km
2022 BIGGS 6,994 15 km
2000 VAUGHN 6,967 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 0.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in Wettest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 0.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Corona has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.5").

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