Luna, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Catron County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
67
Population
12/sq mi density
48°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Luna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,010 ft (2,137 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8176°N, 108.9412°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Catron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Show Low Regional (SOW) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 49 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Luna has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 33°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (0.5").