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Encino, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Torrance County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
37
Population
19/sq mi density
52°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Encino experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches. The area receives 25.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,117 ft (1,864 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6518°N, 105.4586°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Torrance County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 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 (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 106 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in |
Encino has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").