All Countries
Jal, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lea County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,069
Population
429/sq mi density
$60,703
Median Income
$36,520 per capita
$105,400
Home Value
$150,168 Zillow
$1,155
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
668
Violent Crime/100K
1,621 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$60,703 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,400 home value, $1,155/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
668 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Jal 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 12.2 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,043 ft (928 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 429/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1148°N, 103.1900°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lea County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lea County Regional (HOB) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0485 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in |
Jal has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.3") and January the driest (0.3").