Mescalero, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lincoln County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
814
Population
46/sq mi density
$28,167
Median Income
$24,282 per capita
$48,300
Home Value
$299,604 Zillow
$282
Median Rent
17.9% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$28,167 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,300 home value, $282/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Mescalero experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 17.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,051 ft (2,454 m) |
| Area | 17.9 sq mi (46.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1346°N, 105.7999°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Alamogordo-White Sands Regional (ALM) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 73 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in |
Mescalero has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (0.6").