Escudilla Bonita, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Catron County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
53
Population
4/sq mi density
50°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Escudilla Bonita experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. The area receives 44.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,345 ft (2,239 m) |
| Area | 12.2 sq mi (31.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1101°N, 109.0228°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Catron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Show Low Regional (SOW) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| 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: Red Hill (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 24 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 121 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in |
Escudilla Bonita has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (0.3").