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Midway, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Chaves County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
571
Population
229/sq mi density
$37,955
Median Income
$21,302 per capita
$176,400
Home Value
$171,380 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
765
Violent Crime/100K
6,285 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$37,955 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$176,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
765 violent crimes/100K (101% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Midway enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,567 ft (1,087 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 229/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2973°N, 104.4512°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Chaves County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sierra Blanca Regional (RUI) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very 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 (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 147 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in |
Midway has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (0.3").