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Nenahnezad, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
451 Population 128/sq mi density
$37,212 Median Income $18,051 per capita
$81,900 Home Value $265,382 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
665 Violent Crime/100K 3,358 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$37,212 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
665 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Nenahnezad experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,328 ft (1,624 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density128/sq mi
Coordinates36.7308°N, 108.4345°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySan Juan County County
Nearest AirportFour Corners Regional (FMN)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.3"
81% below US avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.26"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0416 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.25 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.5 / 100
Community Resilience5.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 26, 2024.

Apr 22, 2017 4 km SSW of Bluff, Utah M3.7 116 km
Jun 6, 2008 10 km NE of Bluff, Utah M3.6 116 km
Mar 10, 2023 16 km S of Ophir, Colorado M3.6 121 km
Feb 24, 1993 16 km SSE of Monticello, Utah M3.1 135 km
May 13, 1993 19 km SSE of Monticello, Utah M3.1 131 km
Jul 4, 2021 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico M3.1 86 km
Jun 26, 2018 3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 149 km
Jun 14, 2018 0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 145 km
Jun 18, 2002 39 km SW of Creede, Colorado M2.9 143 km
Jun 10, 2020 5 km WNW of Tsaile, Arizona M2.8 88 km
Jun 17, 2022 4 km NNW of Regina, New Mexico M2.8 142 km
Jan 30, 2023 18 km WSW of Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico M2.7 110 km
Sep 23, 1995 4 km E of Teec Nos Pos, Arizona M2.7 58 km
Aug 26, 2024 8 km S of Rough Rock, Arizona M2.6 137 km
Mar 6, 2023 17 km ENE of Chilchinbito, Arizona M2.6 131 km
Aug 25, 2024 13 km NNE of Round Rock, Arizona M2.5 88 km
Jul 16, 2022 11 km NW of Many Farms, Arizona M2.5 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

17 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 25, 1985 EF2 70 km 0
May 10, 1957 EF2 20 km 0
Oct 5, 2004 EF1 68 km 0
Aug 5, 1999 EF1 46 km 0
Sep 5, 1970 EF1 75 km 0
Aug 30, 1966 EF1 75 km 0
Mar 21, 2020 EF0 18 km 0
Jun 10, 2015 EF0 36 km 0
Sep 18, 2013 EF0 22 km 0
Sep 10, 2013 EF0 23 km 0
Jul 18, 2011 EF0 60 km 0
Aug 29, 2002 EF0 72 km 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 31 km 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 31 km 0
May 30, 1992 EF0 64 km 0
Sep 28, 1990 EF0 21 km 0
May 28, 1963 EF0 39 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 416 (55,123 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 416 55,123 97 km
2000 BIRCHER 23,317 55 km
2018 PLATEAU 19,746 98 km
1994 UNNAMED 13,234 60 km
2014 ASSAYII LAKE 13,176 86 km
2012 WEBER 10,898 65 km
1986 WESTTOE 5,397 68 km
1986 HOGAN 5,298 72 km
2018 BURRO 5,242 92 km
2000 PONY 5,224 53 km
1996 CHAPIN 5 4,832 57 km
2005 LITTLE WATER1 4,342 91 km
2002 CARRIZO 1 3,701 61 km
2005 HOOK LAKE 3,609 77 km
1984 FERNANDO 3,419 67 km
2020 EAST CANYON 3,031 65 km
2004 TURKEY SPRING 3,017 98 km
2004 SANDSPRING 2,935 86 km
1987 AZTECTHREE 2,857 54 km
1989 LONG MESA 2,660 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in
March 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 0.8 in

Nenahnezad has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.3").

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