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Newcomb, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
369
Population
38/sq mi density
$28,333
Median Income
$24,117 per capita
$18,400
Home Value
$237,274 Zillow
$617
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
665
Violent Crime/100K
3,358 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$28,333 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$18,400 home value, $617/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
665 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Newcomb experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,558 ft (1,694 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2852°N, 108.7116°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | San Juan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.3 / 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in |
Newcomb has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.3").