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Happy Valley, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Eddy County County
1.2
/5.0
F
Poor
616
Population
287/sq mi density
$144,400
Home Value
$242,280 Zillow
$1,153
Median Rent
23.2% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
510
Violent Crime/100K
4,376 property/100K
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
510 violent crimes/100K (34% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Happy Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,223 ft (982 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 287/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4279°N, 104.2898°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Eddy County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lea County Regional (HOB) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0526 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.6 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in |
Happy Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (0.3").