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Fort Sumner, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · De Baca County County
1.1
/5.0
F
Poor
958
Population
289/sq mi density
$154,000
Home Value
$107,875 Zillow
$715
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
689
Violent Crime/100K
1,887 property/100K
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
689 violent crimes/100K (81% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Sumner enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,137 ft (1,261 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 289/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4869°N, 104.2177°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | De Baca County County |
| Nearest Airport | Clovis Regional (CVN) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Fort Sumner has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").