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Dora, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Roosevelt County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
54 Population 21/sq mi density
$59,886 Median Income $32,424 per capita
58°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
184 Violent Crime/100K 3,250 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,886 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Dora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,320 ft (1,317 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates33.9259°N, 103.3386°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyRoosevelt County County
Nearest AirportClovis Regional (CVN)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.6 / 100
Community Resilience2.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M3.0 on Apr 1, 2025.

Mar 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.3 144 km
Apr 1, 2025 22 km S of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.0 133 km
Jun 29, 2020 22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico M2.9 131 km
Aug 18, 2017 13 km SW of Newkirk, New Mexico M2.8 150 km
Jun 29, 2020 23 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico M2.8 130 km
Jun 28, 2020 23 km NW of Monument, New Mexico M2.8 132 km
Jun 28, 2020 23 km NW of Monument, New Mexico M2.8 131 km
Jun 28, 2020 21 km NW of Monument, New Mexico M2.8 132 km
Jun 28, 2020 22 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico M2.7 130 km
Jun 28, 2020 20 km NW of Monument, New Mexico M2.7 133 km
Jun 29, 2020 21 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico M2.7 129 km
Jun 28, 2020 22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico M2.7 131 km
Apr 21, 2024 24 km S of Adrian, Texas M2.7 141 km
Jun 28, 2020 22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico M2.7 131 km
Jun 29, 2020 21 km NW of Monument, New Mexico M2.7 131 km
Jun 30, 2020 22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico M2.7 132 km
Jun 29, 2020 5 km SSW of Newkirk, New Mexico M2.7 150 km
Jun 29, 2020 22 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico M2.6 130 km
Apr 30, 2022 8 km E of Anton, Texas M2.6 118 km
Jun 28, 2020 22 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico M2.6 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

340 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 99 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 83 km 1
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 75 km 0
Jun 2, 1995 EF3 91 km 0
May 10, 1991 EF3 72 km 0
May 16, 1969 EF3 77 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 92 km 0
Oct 17, 1965 EF3 84 km 0
May 21, 1963 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 3, 1961 EF3 78 km 0
Oct 11, 1960 EF3 97 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 53 km 0
May 23, 2022 EF2 53 km 0
May 23, 2022 EF2 81 km 0
May 26, 2019 EF2 82 km 0
May 26, 2019 EF2 6 km 0
Jun 19, 2013 EF2 87 km 0
Mar 23, 2007 EF2 89 km 0
Mar 23, 2007 EF2 38 km 2
Mar 23, 2007 EF2 51 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF2 39 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MCDONALD (92,790 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 MCDONALD 92,790 86 km
2011 ENTERPRISE 77,368 97 km
2009 CATO 53,730 62 km
2011 TIRE 44,942 44 km
2018 206 40,247 40 km
2000 VALENTINE COMPLEX 35,678 70 km
2000 GRANDE COMPLEX 34,597 98 km
2011 WINDY 24,687 92 km
2005 RANGE 24,643 48 km
2008 FOUR LAKES 23,770 60 km
2011 KIZER 5 20,859 36 km
1988 FORT 20,320 90 km
2018 380 19,287 62 km
1988 TATUM 15,149 74 km
2011 JACKIE 14,622 79 km
2006 JET 13,889 52 km
2017 1 SOUTH ANTELOPE 12,107 66 km
1989 ONEIL 11,984 100 km
1989 CAPROCK 11,492 58 km
2006 TATUM WEST 10,960 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 0.5 in
March 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in Wettest
September 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
November 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 0.5 in

Dora has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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