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Des Moines, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Union County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
92
Population
106/sq mi density
$60,938
Median Income
$33,460 per capita
49°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
62
Violent Crime/100K
3,300 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
62 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Des Moines experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 40.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,635 ft (2,022 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7613°N, 103.8341°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Taos Regional (TSM) 104 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Des Moines has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").