Cotton City, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Grant County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
236
Population
9/sq mi density
$56,688
Median Income
$26,787 per capita
$191,700
Home Value
$217,337 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,688 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$191,700 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cotton City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,221 ft (1,287 m) |
| Area | 25.5 sq mi (66.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1105°N, 108.8801°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Grant County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bisbee Douglas International (DUG) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Cotton City has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (0.3").