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Maxwell, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Colfax County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
370
Population
787/sq mi density
$36,691
Median Income
$21,267 per capita
$77,900
Home Value
$151,873 Zillow
$545
Median Rent
21.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$36,691 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,900 home value, $545/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Maxwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,925 ft (1,806 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 787/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5411°N, 104.5430°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Colfax County County |
| Nearest Airport | Taos Regional (TSM) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in |
Maxwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.3").