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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
330 sunny days/yr
344
Violent Crime/100K
1,489 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
344 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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Magdalena has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (0.3").