Malaga, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Eddy County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
63
Population
21/sq mi density
63°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Malaga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,994 ft (913 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2209°N, 104.0660°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Eddy County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lea County Regional (HOB) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 49.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 51.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 36 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0526 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.6 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Malaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.4").