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Duran, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Torrance County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
17
Population
4/sq mi density
56°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Duran enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,220 ft (1,896 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4636°N, 105.3807°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Torrance County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sierra Blanca Regional (RUI) 70 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 91 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Duran has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").