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Dulce, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Archuleta County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,782
Population
217/sq mi density
$41,886
Median Income
$23,969 per capita
$58,100
Home Value
$319,182 Zillow
$552
Median Rent
13.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
352
Violent Crime/100K
2,358 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$41,886 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,100 home value, $552/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
352 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Dulce experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. The area receives 55.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,275 ft (2,217 m) |
| Area | 12.8 sq mi (33.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9538°N, 107.0003°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Archuleta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 70 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0389 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 4.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 5.66 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Dulce has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (0.9").