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Manzano Springs, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
30 Population 13/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature 330 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
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Manzano Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. The area receives 17.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,967 ft (2,124 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates34.9614°N, 106.2326°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyValencia County County
Nearest AirportAlbuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.6"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 17.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.87"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0457 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.2 / 100
Community Resilience3.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

86 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 81 km
Nov 8, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.4 81 km
Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 148 km
Jan 31, 1990 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.0 81 km
Feb 27, 1990 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.9 117 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 129 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 25 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 149 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 46 km
Nov 15, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 80 km
May 5, 1990 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 82 km
Feb 21, 1990 31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.6 109 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 102 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 62 km
May 1, 2025 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico M3.5 98 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 48 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 58 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 111 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 46 km
May 24, 2004 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.5 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1975 EF2 61 km 0
Oct 10, 1974 EF2 78 km 1
Jun 8, 1989 EF1 33 km 0
Sep 13, 1988 EF1 48 km 0
Jun 23, 1981 EF1 90 km 0
Apr 15, 1971 EF1 80 km 0
Jul 5, 1966 EF1 54 km 0
May 31, 1965 EF1 40 km 0
Aug 20, 1956 EF1 23 km 0
Jul 23, 2021 EF0 49 km 0
Jul 13, 2021 EF0 43 km 0
May 31, 2021 EF0 83 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 74 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 47 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 63 km 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF0 54 km 0
Jul 15, 2020 EF0 67 km 0
Jun 17, 2019 EF0 80 km 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 82 km 0
Jun 3, 2018 EF0 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 134 km
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CERRO PELADO (45,620 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CERRO PELADO 45,620 92 km
2016 DOG HEAD 19,816 14 km
1996 DOME 15,783 90 km
2008 TRIGO 13,855 34 km
2009 BLACK BUTTE 8,124 78 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,351 80 km
2007 OJO PEAK 6,118 44 km
2013 TRES LAGUNAS 5,832 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,083 44 km
2008 BIG SPRING 5,050 25 km
2017 NMSER FY17 RX #1 4,817 75 km
2004 LOOKOUT 4,778 88 km
1994 VEGA 4,642 94 km
2014 PINO 4,415 93 km
2008 LADRONE RX 4,406 96 km
2002 MIDDLE TANK 4,279 74 km
2019 NMSER-FY18-RX-NORTH DIAMOND 4,261 76 km
1996 PINATOSA 3,455 96 km
2017 BULLDOG 2,807 76 km
2018 EAST ROWE MESA RX BP 2,734 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 0.9 in
February 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.0 in
April 47°F (9°C) 0.8 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in
June 65°F (19°C) 1.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Manzano Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (0.8").

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