Fruitland, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
521
Population
266/sq mi density
$138,500
Median Income
$50,844 per capita
$160,000
Home Value
$285,089 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$138,500 median income, 15.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Fruitland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,136 ft (1,565 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 266/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7435°N, 108.3949°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | San Juan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 59.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 11 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0416 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.25 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in |
Fruitland has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.2").