North Valley, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Bernalillo County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
11,474
Population
1,651/sq mi density
$67,115
Median Income
$32,907 per capita
$290,500
Home Value
$685,558 Zillow
$1,063
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$67,115 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$290,500 home value, $1,063/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
North Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,991 ft (1,521 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,651/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1731°N, 106.6228°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Bernalillo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 61.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 27.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 30 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0481 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 67.57 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.22 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| 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 (132 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 132 km |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
North Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.6") and January the driest (0.4").