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El Morro Valley, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
49
Population
4/sq mi density
48°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
555
Violent Crime/100K
3,423 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
555 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
El Morro Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches. The area receives 38.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,470 ft (2,277 m) |
| Area | 13.3 sq mi (34.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0361°N, 108.3226°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | McKinley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 97 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 39 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 99 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
El Morro Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.6").