Red Mesa, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · San Juan County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
470
Population
37/sq mi density
$74,167
Median Income
$24,640 per capita
$13,900
Home Value
$394,556 Zillow
$913
Median Rent
12.9% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$74,167 median income, 16.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$13,900 home value, $913/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Red Mesa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches. The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,383 ft (1,641 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9711°N, 109.3698°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | San Juan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0512 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 0.7 in |
Red Mesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 34°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.2").