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Mountain View CDP (Cibola County), NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
98 Population 47/sq mi density
$23,333 Median Income $13,751 per capita
48°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
555 Violent Crime/100K 3,423 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$23,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
555 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Mountain View CDP (Cibola County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches. The area receives 38.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,126 ft (2,172 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates35.0046°N, 108.3979°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyMcKinley County County
Nearest AirportAlbuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
101 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.9"
63% below US avg
Snowfall 38.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.52"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.8 / 100
Community Resilience0.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on May 8, 2025.

May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 86 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 149 km
May 24, 2004 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.5 150 km
May 1, 2025 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico M3.5 146 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 94 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 149 km
Sep 23, 2009 29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico M3.4 79 km
May 19, 2011 40 km SSE of Datil, New Mexico M3.2 148 km
Sep 10, 2024 8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.2 147 km
Apr 6, 2011 17 km WNW of La Joya, New Mexico M3.2 142 km
Sep 23, 2019 22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona M3.1 99 km
Jul 4, 2021 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico M3.1 106 km
Feb 25, 2022 7 km SW of Pueblitos, New Mexico M2.9 150 km
Aug 10, 2019 5 km E of Bluewater Village, New Mexico M2.8 50 km
Jul 17, 2009 17 km SSE of Eagle Nest, New Mexico M2.8 112 km
Feb 21, 2021 13 km NW of La Joya, New Mexico M2.8 147 km
Jan 30, 2023 18 km WSW of Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico M2.7 111 km
May 14, 2011 27 km W of Alamo, New Mexico M2.7 85 km
Nov 28, 2009 28 km SE of Eagle Nest, New Mexico M2.7 125 km
Jan 11, 2011 14 km WNW of La Joya, New Mexico M2.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

3 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF0.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2021 EF0 72 km 0
May 30, 2019 EF0 80 km 0
Jun 3, 2018 EF0 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 43 km
Red Hill Volcanic field 2,300 m (7,546 ft) -9450 93 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHERRY (15,105 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 CHERRY 15,105 34 km
2017 BACA 10,382 95 km
2018 DIENER CANYON 9,824 33 km
2004 SEDGWICK 9,241 35 km
2019 TRIPLE NICKLE 7,819 86 km
2018 BLUE WATER 3,663 39 km
1989 COLLAPSE 3,438 40 km
2019 REDONDO RX 3,382 28 km
1999 LA JARA 3,249 75 km
1996 ALLENTOWN5 2,653 76 km
2014 2 MA HIGHWAY RX LP6 2,481 83 km
1989 MALPAIS 2,300 35 km
2004 BROADCAST BLOCK 1 2,285 24 km
1996 HDSCRABBLE 2,217 93 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,983 30 km
1989 HOYA 1,869 28 km
2023 COPPERTAN RX 23 BLOCK 1 AND 2 1,850 27 km
2000 WALL 1,751 41 km
2021 COPPERTAN RX FY21 1,694 27 km
2012 COPPERTON 1,583 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.9 in
March 38°F (4°C) 1.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in Wettest
September 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in

Mountain View CDP (Cibola County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (0.6").

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