Hope, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Eddy County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
99
Population
81/sq mi density
$103,393
Median Income
$48,248 per capita
62°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,393 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hope enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,100 ft (1,250 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8174°N, 104.7369°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Eddy County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sierra Blanca Regional (RUI) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 49.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 51.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 36 |
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)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 154 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in |
Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.4").