Dulce, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Archuleta County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
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
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$41,886 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,100 home value, $552/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. The area receives 55.7 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in |
Dulce has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.7").