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El Cerro, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
3,093
Population
728/sq mi density
$112,174
Median Income
$42,198 per capita
$291,800
Home Value
$396,947 Zillow
$1,045
Median Rent
13.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
832
Violent Crime/100K
2,136 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,174 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$291,800 home value, $1,045/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
832 violent crimes/100K (119% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
El Cerro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,840 ft (1,475 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 728/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7805°N, 106.6957°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Valencia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0457 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 119 km |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 132 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in |
El Cerro has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.4").