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Crystal, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
302
Population
66/sq mi density
$75,800
Home Value
$218,536 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
2,147
Violent Crime/100K
10,577 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,147 violent crimes/100K (465% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Crystal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,329 ft (2,234 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0300°N, 108.9892°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | San Juan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0416 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.25 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 164 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
Crystal has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.6").