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Quemado, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Catron County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
309
Population
173/sq mi density
$65,605
Median Income
$22,054 per capita
49°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
555
Violent Crime/100K
3,423 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,605 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
555 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Quemado 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 Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,872 ft (2,095 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 173/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3406°N, 108.5061°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Catron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Show Low Regional (SOW) 86 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.3 / 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 31 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 69 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in |
Quemado has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 30°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (0.4").