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Madrid, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
248 Population 178/sq mi density
$380,000 Home Value $812,179 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
106 Violent Crime/100K 2,192 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
91.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Madrid experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,124 ft (1,867 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density178/sq mi
Coordinates35.4033°N, 106.1538°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLos Alamos County County
Nearest AirportSanta Fe Regional (SAF)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience99.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.5 on May 1, 2025.

Jan 29, 1990 6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.5 124 km
Nov 8, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.4 124 km
Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 106 km
Jan 31, 1990 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.0 125 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 128 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 124 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 64 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 108 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 95 km
May 5, 1990 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 125 km
Nov 15, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 123 km
Sep 14, 2009 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.5 130 km
May 1, 2025 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico M3.5 141 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 53 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 101 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 95 km
May 24, 2004 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.5 125 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 97 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 60 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

65 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 9 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 10, 1974 EF2 89 km 1
Jun 8, 1989 EF1 43 km 0
Sep 13, 1988 EF1 41 km 0
Jun 13, 1982 EF1 87 km 0
Jun 23, 1981 EF1 77 km 0
Apr 15, 1971 EF1 32 km 0
Dec 26, 1966 EF1 54 km 0
Jul 5, 1966 EF1 94 km 0
May 31, 1965 EF1 46 km 0
Aug 20, 1956 EF1 26 km 0
Oct 1, 2023 EF0 91 km 0
Jul 23, 2021 EF0 40 km 0
Jul 13, 2021 EF0 13 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 20 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 85 km 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF0 58 km 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 35 km 0
Jul 6, 2017 EF0 22 km 0
May 9, 2017 EF0 62 km 0
May 9, 2017 EF0 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (181 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 181 km
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HERMITS PEAK (352,046 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 HERMITS PEAK 352,046 83 km
2011 LAS CONCHAS 150,874 57 km
2022 CERRO PELADO 45,620 51 km
2000 CERRO GRANDE 44,279 58 km
2000 VIVEASH 22,468 61 km
2013 THOMPSON RIDGE 21,077 65 km
2016 DOG HEAD 19,816 63 km
1996 DOME 15,783 45 km
2008 TRIGO 13,855 83 km
2002 BORREGO 12,877 73 km
2010 SOUTH FORK 12,585 78 km
2011 PACHECO 9,790 59 km
2013 JAROSO 9,529 70 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,351 89 km
2003 CAPULIN 6,155 60 km
2007 OJO PEAK 6,118 93 km
2013 TRES LAGUNAS 5,832 57 km
1998 OSO 5,297 70 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,083 93 km
2008 BIG SPRING 5,050 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
August 71°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
October 53°F (11°C) 1.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
December 33°F (0°C) 0.7 in

Madrid has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.6").

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