McIntosh, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,310
Population
56/sq mi density
$65,116
Median Income
$25,083 per capita
$164,700
Home Value
$199,639 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$65,116 median income, 12.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,700 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
McIntosh 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. 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 43.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,162 ft (1,878 m) |
| Area | 22.3 sq mi (57.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8819°N, 106.0559°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Valencia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0457 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.9 / 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (123 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 123 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
McIntosh has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.4").