Middle Mesa, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · La Plata County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
212
Population
32/sq mi density
$46,758
Median Income
$42,944 per capita
$258,600
Home Value
$241,129 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,758 median income, 7.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$258,600 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Middle Mesa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. The area receives 33.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,536 ft (1,992 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9800°N, 107.5073°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | La Plata County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0492 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 4.6 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.12 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.4 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in |
Middle Mesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 25°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (0.4").