Floyd, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Roosevelt County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
131 Population 43/sq mi density
$55,956 Median Income $24,322 per capita
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,956 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Floyd enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation4,133 ft (1,260 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates34.2286°N, 103.5761°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyRoosevelt County County
Nearest AirportClovis Regional (CVN)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.37"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.6 / 100
Community Resilience2.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M3.0 on Apr 1, 2025.

Mar 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.3 104 km
Jan 6, 2014 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico M3.3 129 km
Apr 1, 2025 22 km S of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.0 93 km
Jul 14, 1998 6 km WSW of Logan, New Mexico M3.0 124 km
Aug 18, 2017 13 km SW of Newkirk, New Mexico M2.8 110 km
Jun 29, 2020 5 km SSW of Newkirk, New Mexico M2.7 110 km
Mar 24, 1993 New Mexico M2.7 141 km
Apr 21, 2024 24 km S of Adrian, Texas M2.7 125 km
Apr 30, 2022 8 km E of Anton, Texas M2.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

261 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 69 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 89 km 1
Jun 2, 1995 EF3 84 km 0
May 21, 1963 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 3, 1961 EF3 97 km 0
Oct 11, 1960 EF3 90 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 67 km 0
May 23, 2022 EF2 87 km 0
May 26, 2019 EF2 46 km 0
May 26, 2019 EF2 97 km 0
Mar 23, 2007 EF2 37 km 2
Mar 23, 2007 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF2 63 km 0
Mar 27, 1992 EF2 54 km 0
May 10, 1991 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 3, 1989 EF2 81 km 0
May 7, 1972 EF2 23 km 0
Apr 18, 1971 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 18, 1971 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 17, 1970 EF2 60 km 0
May 16, 1969 EF2 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CATO (53,730 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 CATO 53,730 81 km
2011 TIRE 44,942 16 km
2018 206 40,247 80 km
2000 JOHNNY 34,324 75 km
2011 WINDY 24,687 57 km
2005 RANGE 24,643 11 km
2008 FOUR LAKES 23,770 95 km
2011 KIZER 5 20,859 70 km
2018 380 19,287 97 km
2006 JET 13,889 34 km
2017 1 SOUTH ANTELOPE 12,107 84 km
1989 CAPROCK 11,492 77 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,085 76 km
2011 BURNING TENT 9,473 72 km
2006 FOUR LAKES 9,226 95 km
1991 BIG 9,184 72 km
2016 KAISER 8 8,551 70 km
2023 1 SOUTH SAND RANCH RX 2023 6,489 78 km
2000 EPPERSON 6,387 93 km
1994 WOODS 6,016 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
April 60°F (15°C) 0.7 in
May 69°F (20°C) 1.5 in
June 78°F (25°C) 2.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 2.9 in Wettest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
December 40°F (5°C) 0.7 in

Floyd has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.4").

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