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Pie Town, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Catron County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
188 Population 3/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
572 Violent Crime/100K 3,174 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
572 violent crimes/100K (51% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pie Town experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,669 ft (2,338 m)
Area57.3 sq mi (148.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates34.3404°N, 108.1766°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyCatron County County
Nearest AirportAlbuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
101 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.4"
70% below US avg
Snowfall 17.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.80"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.1 / 100
Community Resilience1.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on May 9, 2025.

Jan 29, 1990 6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.5 120 km
Nov 8, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.4 122 km
Jan 31, 1990 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.0 121 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 127 km
May 5, 1990 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 120 km
Oct 8, 2012 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.6 143 km
Nov 15, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 122 km
Oct 29, 2012 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.5 144 km
May 1, 2025 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico M3.5 107 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 130 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 122 km
May 24, 2004 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.5 118 km
May 23, 2007 4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico M3.4 118 km
Sep 23, 2009 29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico M3.4 35 km
Jul 31, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.3 121 km
Feb 16, 2013 34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.3 142 km
Mar 11, 2014 8 km ENE of Luis Lopez, New Mexico M3.3 131 km
May 19, 2011 40 km SSE of Datil, New Mexico M3.2 75 km
Apr 6, 2011 17 km WNW of La Joya, New Mexico M3.2 106 km
Jul 21, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.2 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

4 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 13, 2012 EF1 87 km 0
Aug 2, 1950 EF1 90 km 0
Jun 3, 2018 EF0 83 km 0
Aug 2, 1965 EF0 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 54 km
Red Hill Volcanic field 2,300 m (7,546 ft) -9450 61 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BUZZARD (50,934 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 BUZZARD 50,934 78 km
2022 BEAR TRAP 38,201 86 km
2016 NORTH 34,562 86 km
2000 CHANCE 33,064 73 km
1994 POT 30,248 100 km
2023 DIVIDE 26,614 89 km
2005 FORK WFU 15,919 88 km
2002 CHERRY 15,105 57 km
2015 RED CANYON 13,506 91 km
2021 DOAGY 12,941 99 km
2001 UNNAMED 12,260 98 km
2005 JOHNSON WFU 11,842 70 km
1993 STONE 11,147 89 km
2023 PASTURE 10,994 92 km
2007 HL WFU 10,785 91 km
2017 BACA 10,382 30 km
1995 H.B. 9,971 83 km
2018 DIENER CANYON 9,824 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 9,677 99 km
2017 KERR 9,662 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.6 in
February 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 0.7 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Pie Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 30°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (0.5").

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