Portales, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Roosevelt County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,023
Population
1,497/sq mi density
$51,290
Median Income
$23,988 per capita
$132,900
Home Value
$138,873 Zillow
$870
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
790
Violent Crime/100K
2,973 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$51,290 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,900 home value, $870/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
790 violent crimes/100K (108% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Portales enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,007 ft (1,221 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,497/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1773°N, 103.3551°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Roosevelt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Clovis Regional (CVN) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 0.7 in |
Portales has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.4").