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Doña Ana, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Doña Ana County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,154 Population 1,803/sq mi density
$28,346 Median Income $17,151 per capita
$107,500 Home Value $286,242 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
508 Violent Crime/100K 1,523 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,346 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$107,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
508 violent crimes/100K (34% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
1.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Doña Ana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,958 ft (1,206 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,803/sq mi
Coordinates32.3939°N, 106.8177°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyDoña Ana County County
Nearest AirportLas Cruces International (LRU)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.1"
76% below US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.40"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)13.6 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.5 / 100
Community Resilience4.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Volcano No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.9 47 km
Jun 20, 1991 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico M3.5 140 km
Dec 22, 1993 0 km W of Ruidoso, New Mexico M3.2 149 km
Jun 10, 1993 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico M3.2 140 km
Feb 1, 2015 38 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 44 km
Feb 7, 2015 35 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 50 km
Feb 1, 2015 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 51 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.0 47 km
Feb 8, 2015 35 km W of Fairacres, New Mexico M3.0 40 km
Feb 8, 2015 35 km ESE of Ventura, New Mexico M2.9 54 km
Apr 5, 2012 10 km NE of Fabens, Texas M2.9 114 km
Jan 27, 2013 13 km SW of Sunshine, New Mexico M2.9 104 km
Sep 6, 1991 8 km NNW of Mimbres, New Mexico M2.8 128 km
Feb 15, 2015 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M2.8 53 km
Jan 3, 2025 50 km NW of Tularosa, New Mexico M2.8 121 km
Feb 8, 2015 38 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M2.6 49 km
Jun 5, 2009 3 km SE of Praxedis G. Guerrero, Mexico M2.6 141 km
Mar 6, 2012 9 km E of Fort Bliss, Texas M2.5 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

34 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1982 EF2 97 km 0
Oct 9, 2006 EF1 77 km 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 94 km 0
Jul 28, 1989 EF1 41 km 0
Jul 22, 1989 EF1 95 km 0
Jul 31, 1979 EF1 48 km 0
Jul 19, 1972 EF1 88 km 0
Sep 16, 1971 EF1 98 km 0
Aug 9, 1971 EF1 93 km 0
Jul 29, 1959 EF1 41 km 0
Mar 13, 2020 EF0 94 km 0
Jul 13, 2011 EF0 59 km 0
May 2, 2007 EF0 42 km 0
May 2, 2007 EF0 58 km 0
Apr 29, 2007 EF0 39 km 0
Oct 15, 2006 EF0 87 km 0
Sep 13, 2006 EF0 14 km 0
Aug 2, 2002 EF0 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (175 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ESCONDIDO (25,700 ac, 1993).

Year Name Acres Distance
1993 ESCONDIDO 25,700 92 km
2009 OROGRANDE 14,853 72 km
1994 HAT 14,842 90 km
1994 UNNAMED 14,645 30 km
2011 ABRAMS 12,786 29 km
2001 BENNETT MT 10,249 36 km
1993 UVAS 8,541 40 km
1994 UNNAMED 7,496 27 km
1992 UNNAMED 7,001 90 km
2010 LONG CANYON 6,656 30 km
1990 UNNAMED 6,605 87 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,482 62 km
2011 CENTENNIAL 6,269 91 km
1993 MARTIN 5,290 86 km
2018 ORGAN 4,880 28 km
2022 POTRILLO 4,293 54 km
2000 DOUBLE TK 3,820 93 km
1994 GOODSIGHT 3,450 59 km
1990 SOLADA 3,419 34 km
2000 GRANDADDY 3,360 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in
February 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
March 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in Wettest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
November 49°F (10°C) 0.6 in
December 42°F (5°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Doña Ana has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.2").

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