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Mesita, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
823
Population
110/sq mi density
$239,141
Median Income
$26,882 per capita
53°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
572
Violent Crime/100K
3,174 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$239,141 median income, 13.6% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
572 violent crimes/100K (51% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mesita experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,657 ft (1,724 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0058°N, 107.3163°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Valencia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 66 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 162 km |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in |
Mesita has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and April the driest (0.5").