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Red Mesa, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · San Juan County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
318 sunny days/yr
165
Violent Crime/100K
2,451 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$74,167 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$13,900 home value, $913/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Red Mesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.3").