Melrose, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Curry County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
536
Population
317/sq mi density
$33,333
Median Income
$24,479 per capita
$78,600
Home Value
$135,547 Zillow
$548
Median Rent
35.8% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$33,333 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,600 home value, $548/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Melrose enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,409 ft (1,344 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 317/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4295°N, 103.6294°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Curry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Clovis Regional (CVN) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in |
Melrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.4").