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Medanales, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Rio Arriba County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
246
Population
78/sq mi density
50°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
237
Violent Crime/100K
983 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Medanales experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,865 ft (1,788 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1765°N, 106.1777°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Rio Arriba County County |
| Nearest Airport | Taos Regional (TSM) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0470 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5 in |
Medanales has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (0.4").