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Golden, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Bernalillo County County
1.0
/5.0
F
Poor
17
Population
3/sq mi density
50°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
106
Violent Crime/100K
2,192 property/100K
F
Overall
1.0 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
Golden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,060 ft (2,152 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2637°N, 106.2230°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Bernalillo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0481 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 67.57 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.22 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 167 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in |
Golden has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.8").