Navajo, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Apache County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,133
Population
948/sq mi density
$28,917
Median Income
$11,211 per capita
$52,100
Home Value
$218,536 Zillow
$641
Median Rent
21.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$28,917 median income, 20.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,100 home value, $641/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Navajo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. The area receives 33.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,145 ft (2,178 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 948/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9024°N, 109.0321°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Apache County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 73 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 2.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 154 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Navajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.3").