Mimbres, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
409
Population
117/sq mi density
$77,244
Median Income
$45,006 per capita
$181,800
Home Value
$199,263 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,244 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,800 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
85.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Mimbres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,886 ft (1,794 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8392°N, 107.9602°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Luna County County |
| Nearest Airport | Las Cruces International (LRU) 71 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 17.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 93.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Mimbres has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 43°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (0.3").