Magdalena, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Cibola County County
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
764
Population
123/sq mi density
$112,900
Home Value
$193,880 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
142
Violent Crime/100K
283 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Magdalena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,664 ft (2,031 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1095°N, 107.2318°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Cibola County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 73 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 104 km |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 126 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 148 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Magdalena has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.3").