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Jemez Springs, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Sandoval County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
318
Population
66/sq mi density
$97,500
Median Income
$46,752 per capita
$285,300
Home Value
$332,559 Zillow
$1,167
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
237
Violent Crime/100K
983 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$97,500 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$285,300 home value, $1,167/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Jemez Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,233 ft (1,900 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7731°N, 106.6910°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sandoval County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0479 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Jemez Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (0.9").