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Malaga, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Eddy County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
63
Population
21/sq mi density
64°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
496
Violent Crime/100K
1,629 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
496 violent crimes/100K (30% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Malaga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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 | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in |
Malaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.7") and March the driest (0.3").