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Datil, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Cibola County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
16 Population 9/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
108 Violent Crime/100K 2,597 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Datil experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,629 ft (2,325 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates34.1389°N, 107.8413°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyCibola County County
Nearest AirportAlbuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
94 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.0"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.95"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.8 / 100
Community Resilience3.6 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on May 9, 2025.

Jan 29, 1990 6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.5 96 km
Nov 8, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.4 97 km
Jan 31, 1990 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.0 96 km
Feb 27, 1990 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.9 117 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 139 km
May 5, 1990 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 95 km
Feb 21, 1990 31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.6 120 km
Nov 15, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 97 km
May 24, 2004 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.5 94 km
Jun 20, 1991 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico M3.5 139 km
May 1, 2025 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico M3.5 80 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 112 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 128 km
May 23, 2007 4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico M3.4 83 km
Sep 23, 2009 29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico M3.4 36 km
Jul 22, 2013 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.4 118 km
Jul 31, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.3 97 km
Mar 11, 2014 8 km ENE of Luis Lopez, New Mexico M3.3 97 km
May 19, 2011 40 km SSE of Datil, New Mexico M3.2 40 km
Apr 6, 2011 17 km WNW of La Joya, New Mexico M3.2 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

6 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 13, 2012 EF1 52 km 0
Aug 2, 1950 EF1 56 km 0
Jun 3, 2018 EF0 90 km 0
Jul 5, 2012 EF0 90 km 0
Apr 17, 2005 EF0 82 km 0
Aug 2, 1965 EF0 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 75 km
Red Hill Volcanic field 2,300 m (7,546 ft) -9450 92 km
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BLACK RANGE COMPLEX WFU (74,273 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 BLACK RANGE COMPLEX WFU 74,273 86 km
2023 PASS 66,071 94 km
2003 BOILER 56,796 81 km
2018 BUZZARD 50,934 79 km
2022 BEAR TRAP 38,201 48 km
2002 MIDDLE 37,096 92 km
2016 NORTH 34,562 48 km
2000 CHANCE 33,064 56 km
2009 DIAMOND 32,021 99 km
1994 POT 30,248 63 km
2023 DIVIDE 26,614 82 km
2020 VICS PEAK 16,283 70 km
2005 FORK WFU 15,919 88 km
2009 EAST MAGDALENA RX 15,626 71 km
2002 CHERRY 15,105 81 km
1995 SOUTH 14,435 93 km
2015 RED CANYON 13,506 54 km
2003 UNNAMED 13,429 89 km
2021 DOAGY 12,941 79 km
1993 BELL 12,936 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 0.6 in
February 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in
March 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Datil has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (0.4").

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