Lumberton, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Rio Arriba County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
93
Population
194/sq mi density
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lumberton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. The area receives 55.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,843 ft (2,086 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 194/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9328°N, 106.9354°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Rio Arriba County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0470 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in |
Lumberton has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.7").