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Galisteo, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Santa Fe County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
141 Population 42/sq mi density
$944,400 Home Value $812,179 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
346 Violent Crime/100K 4,283 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
346 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Galisteo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. The area receives 22.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,120 ft (1,865 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates35.3984°N, 105.9572°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySanta Fe County County
Nearest AirportSanta Fe Regional (SAF)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 22.3"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.72"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0483 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)2.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.3 / 100
Community Resilience33.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

81 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Apr 29, 2025.

Jan 29, 1990 6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.5 134 km
Nov 8, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.4 134 km
Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 117 km
Jan 31, 1990 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.0 134 km
Jul 4, 1995 23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico M3.8 140 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 146 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 63 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 129 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 118 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 96 km
May 5, 1990 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 135 km
Nov 15, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 133 km
Sep 14, 2009 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.5 135 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 77 km
May 24, 2004 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.5 135 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 96 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 98 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 51 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 133 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

69 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1989 EF1 36 km 0
Sep 13, 1988 EF1 58 km 0
Jun 13, 1982 EF1 70 km 0
Jun 23, 1981 EF1 60 km 0
Jul 21, 1973 EF1 98 km 0
Apr 15, 1971 EF1 28 km 0
Dec 26, 1966 EF1 53 km 0
May 31, 1965 EF1 62 km 0
Aug 20, 1956 EF1 34 km 0
Oct 1, 2023 EF0 76 km 0
Jul 23, 2021 EF0 58 km 0
Jul 13, 2021 EF0 13 km 0
Jun 2, 2021 EF0 92 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 96 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 36 km 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF0 74 km 0
Jun 17, 2019 EF0 96 km 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 45 km 0
Jul 6, 2017 EF0 39 km 0
May 9, 2017 EF0 51 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 180 km
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HERMITS PEAK (352,046 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 HERMITS PEAK 352,046 70 km
2011 LAS CONCHAS 150,874 67 km
2022 CERRO PELADO 45,620 64 km
2000 CERRO GRANDE 44,279 66 km
2000 VIVEASH 22,468 47 km
2013 THOMPSON RIDGE 21,077 77 km
2016 DOG HEAD 19,816 68 km
1996 DOME 15,783 55 km
2008 TRIGO 13,855 88 km
2002 BORREGO 12,877 67 km
2010 SOUTH FORK 12,585 85 km
2011 PACHECO 9,790 52 km
2013 JAROSO 9,529 61 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,351 74 km
2011 MILAGRO 7,102 87 km
2003 CAPULIN 6,155 54 km
2007 OJO PEAK 6,118 99 km
2013 TRES LAGUNAS 5,832 45 km
1998 OSO 5,297 77 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,083 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 0.7 in
March 42°F (6°C) 0.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in Driest
May 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.8 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 0.8 in

Galisteo has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (0.5").

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