Hatch, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

1,663 Population 552/sq mi density

$40,625 Median Income $21,256 per capita

$110,700 Home Value $174,124 Zillow

$509 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent

63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

997 Violent Crime/100K 1,931 property/100K

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.6 / 5.0

$40,625 median income, 11.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$110,700 home value, $509/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

997 violent crimes/100K (162% above avg)

Education

2.0 / 5.0

12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hatch enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	63.2°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,059 ft (1,237 m)
Area	2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density	552/sq mi
Coordinates	32.6731°N, 107.1620°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Luna County County
Nearest Airport	Las Cruces International (LRU) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"

72% below US avg

Snowfall 0.4"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.36"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.16"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	51.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	80.9 / 100
Community Resilience	1.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on May 9, 2025.

Feb 8, 2015	36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico	M3.9	50 km
Jun 20, 1991	47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico	M3.5	123 km
Jul 22, 2013	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.4	150 km
May 19, 2011	40 km SSE of Datil, New Mexico	M3.2	136 km
Jun 10, 1993	47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico	M3.2	123 km
Feb 1, 2015	34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico	M3.1	54 km
Feb 7, 2015	35 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico	M3.1	52 km
Feb 1, 2015	38 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico	M3.1	47 km
Feb 8, 2015	36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico	M3.0	48 km
Feb 8, 2015	35 km W of Fairacres, New Mexico	M3.0	46 km
Jan 27, 2013	13 km SW of Sunshine, New Mexico	M2.9	95 km
Feb 8, 2015	35 km ESE of Ventura, New Mexico	M2.9	59 km
Sep 6, 1991	8 km NNW of Mimbres, New Mexico	M2.8	86 km
Jan 3, 2025	50 km NW of Tularosa, New Mexico	M2.8	110 km
Feb 15, 2015	34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico	M2.8	56 km
Feb 8, 2015	38 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico	M2.6	55 km
May 9, 2025	46 km SE of Aragon, New Mexico	M2.6	139 km
Mar 6, 2012	9 km E of Fort Bliss, Texas	M2.5	125 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

25 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Oct 12, 1957	EF3	95 km	0
Oct 9, 2006	EF1	66 km	0
Jul 28, 1989	EF1	40 km	0
Jul 31, 1979	EF1	92 km	0
Sep 16, 1971	EF1	54 km	0
Aug 9, 1971	EF1	80 km	0
Jul 29, 1959	EF1	84 km	0
Jul 13, 2011	EF0	97 km	0
May 2, 2007	EF0	87 km	0
May 2, 2007	EF0	86 km	0
Apr 29, 2007	EF0	40 km	0
Sep 13, 2006	EF0	54 km	0
Aug 2, 2002	EF0	72 km	0
Jun 19, 2001	EF0	55 km	0
Sep 22, 1988	EF0	75 km	0
Jul 22, 1987	EF0	12 km	0
Jun 20, 1982	EF0	52 km	0
Aug 2, 1981	EF0	83 km	0
Jul 31, 1979	EF0	93 km	0
Jul 25, 1975	EF0	90 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (168 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	168 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BLACK (328,091 ac, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2022	BLACK	328,091	86 km
2013	SILVER	137,884	72 km
2009	DIAMOND	32,021	99 km
1995	BONNER	26,381	88 km
1994	UNNAMED	14,645	72 km
2011	ABRAMS	12,786	72 km
2009	MEASON	12,781	95 km
2001	BENNETT MT	10,249	63 km
1997	UNNAMED	9,423	88 km
1989	DIVIDE	9,393	91 km
1993	UVAS	8,541	13 km
1994	UNNAMED	7,496	61 km
2010	LONG CANYON	6,656	74 km
2003	UNNAMED	6,555	100 km
1999	HERMOSA	6,463	72 km
2003	SECO	6,161	79 km
2014	SIGNAL	5,904	96 km
1994	PIGEON	5,208	80 km
1996	UNNAMED	5,191	83 km
2018	ORGAN	4,880	64 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	0.5 in
February	45°F (7°C)	0.4 in
March	51°F (11°C)	0.3 in
April	58°F (15°C)	0.2 in	Driest
May	67°F (19°C)	0.4 in
June	76°F (24°C)	0.7 in
July	83°F (29°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
September	71°F (21°C)	1.7 in
October	60°F (16°C)	1.1 in
November	49°F (9°C)	0.6 in
December	41°F (5°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Hatch has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 41°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.2").

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