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Nadine, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lea County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
146 Population 13/sq mi density
$108,164 Median Income $41,482 per capita
$239,800 Home Value $209,664 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
673 Violent Crime/100K 4,329 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$108,164 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$239,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
673 violent crimes/100K (77% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Nadine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,578 ft (1,091 m)
Area11.4 sq mi (29.5 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates32.6105°N, 103.1032°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLea County County
Nearest AirportLea County Regional (HOB)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.8"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0485 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.1 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.0 / 100
Community Resilience1.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

973 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 101 km
Feb 15, 2025 53 km NW of Toyah, Texas M5.0 146 km
Mar 26, 2020 41 km W of Mentone, Texas M5.0 133 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 114 km
Jan 2, 1992 12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico M4.6 31 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 125 km
Sep 1, 2022 38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas M4.4 138 km
Jun 1, 2022 western Texas M4.3 140 km
Mar 2, 2025 51 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 148 km
Feb 28, 2023 37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas M4.1 139 km
May 28, 2024 55 km NW of Toyah, Texas M4.1 145 km
Mar 28, 2010 25 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico M4.1 132 km
Sep 2, 2022 36 km NNW of Toyah, Texas M4.1 141 km
Feb 23, 2024 15 km S of Atoka, New Mexico M4.0 123 km
Apr 27, 2022 37 km WSW of Mentone, Texas M4.0 138 km
May 23, 2004 31 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico M4.0 137 km
May 31, 2010 33 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico M4.0 141 km
Apr 28, 2022 36 km WSW of Mentone, Texas M4.0 138 km
Mar 14, 1999 26 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico M4.0 143 km
Jul 19, 2021 37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico M4.0 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

252 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 58 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 14, 2010 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 19, 1969 EF3 42 km 0
May 17, 1954 EF3 47 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF2 62 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF2 97 km 0
Mar 23, 2007 EF2 66 km 0
May 5, 2006 EF2 100 km 0
Apr 10, 1997 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 6, 1991 EF2 9 km 0
Jun 6, 1991 EF2 27 km 0
Jun 6, 1991 EF2 3 km 0
Jun 6, 1991 EF2 9 km 0
May 27, 1982 EF2 10 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF2 39 km 0
Jun 19, 1980 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 14, 1972 EF2 56 km 0
May 8, 1971 EF2 92 km 0
May 31, 1970 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 3, 1969 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 8, 1965 EF2 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FRYING PAN RANCH (106,253 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 FRYING PAN RANCH 106,253 46 km
2006 MCDONALD 92,790 64 km
2011 ENTERPRISE 77,368 64 km
2011 TOM 64,786 81 km
2000 VALENTINE COMPLEX 35,678 80 km
2000 GRANDE COMPLEX 34,597 61 km
2008 STILES COMPLEX 27,841 33 km
2011 DERICK FIRE 27,780 83 km
2011 MARTIN 2 26,841 43 km
2009 238 24,831 30 km
2008 FOUR LAKES 23,770 90 km
1988 FORT 20,320 61 km
2018 380 19,287 88 km
2006 BUCKEYE I 19,027 24 km
2008 UNNAMED 16,027 52 km
1988 TATUM 15,149 75 km
2011 JACKIE 14,622 78 km
1993 JALTWO 13,332 47 km
1989 ONEIL 11,984 59 km
1989 WATTS 11,602 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
May 71°F (21°C) 1.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 2.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in Wettest
October 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
November 51°F (10°C) 0.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in

Nadine has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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