Fort Sumner, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · De Baca County County
1.2
/5.0
F
Poor
958
Population
289/sq mi density
$154,000
Home Value
$110,966 Zillow
$715
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in |
Fort Sumner has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and November the driest (0.4").