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Deming, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,735 Population 881/sq mi density
$35,920 Median Income $21,581 per capita
$112,800 Home Value $164,490 Zillow
$596 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
964 Violent Crime/100K 5,153 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$35,920 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$112,800 home value, $596/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
964 violent crimes/100K (154% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Deming enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,327 ft (1,319 m)
Area16.2 sq mi (42.1 km²)
Population Density881/sq mi
Coordinates32.2631°N, 107.7525°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLuna County County
Nearest AirportLas Cruces International (LRU)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.8"
77% below US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.01"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.16"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.9 / 100
Community Resilience1.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

68 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 26, 2024.

Jun 29, 2014 13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona M5.3 138 km
Jun 29, 2014 12 km S of Franklin, Arizona M4.0 131 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.9 44 km
Jul 3, 2014 11 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.9 130 km
Jul 9, 2014 13 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 129 km
Jul 11, 2014 5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 136 km
Jul 12, 2014 17 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 130 km
Jul 10, 2014 16 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 131 km
Aug 5, 2021 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico M3.6 107 km
Jun 29, 2014 16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 135 km
Jul 11, 2014 12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 135 km
Jun 30, 2014 19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 132 km
Jul 6, 2014 Arizona M3.5 136 km
Jun 29, 2014 14 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 127 km
Apr 22, 2020 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico M3.5 149 km
Apr 27, 2019 2 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 134 km
Jan 25, 2015 9 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 129 km
Mar 29, 2024 51 km E of Ascención, Mexico M3.4 136 km
Jun 29, 2014 10 km SW of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 137 km
Oct 3, 2023 3 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.3 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

16 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 12, 1957 EF3 57 km 0
Oct 9, 2006 EF1 14 km 0
Aug 13, 1989 EF1 90 km 0
Jul 28, 1989 EF1 48 km 0
Aug 19, 1979 EF1 74 km 0
Sep 16, 1971 EF1 75 km 0
Aug 9, 1971 EF1 11 km 0
Jun 15, 1967 EF1 76 km 0
Oct 7, 2015 EF0 64 km 0
Sep 6, 2007 EF0 82 km 0
Apr 29, 2007 EF0 51 km 0
Sep 13, 2006 EF0 85 km 0
Jun 19, 2001 EF0 94 km 0
Jul 22, 1987 EF0 72 km 0
Jul 31, 1979 EF0 63 km 0
Jul 25, 1975 EF0 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SILVER (137,884 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 SILVER 137,884 81 km
2020 TADPOLE 11,402 89 km
2006 SKATES 11,285 90 km
1995 Q-BALL 8,567 90 km
1993 UVAS 8,541 62 km
1999 HERMOSA 6,463 96 km
2003 SECO 6,161 96 km
2014 SIGNAL 5,904 83 km
2009 BIG HATCHET LC63 5,433 92 km
1994 PIGEON 5,208 93 km
2007 NM113-MM19 4,626 70 km
1989 KNIGHT 4,323 84 km
2022 POTRILLO 4,293 63 km
1997 ROCKY 4,188 98 km
1989 GIAL I 4,005 56 km
2023 RX JAYBIRD 3,569 89 km
2023 RX WILLOW 3,487 80 km
1994 GOODSIGHT 3,450 39 km
2010 WILLOW 3,354 80 km
2010 ASPEN 3,351 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 1.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in
December 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in

Deming has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.0") and April the driest (0.2").

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