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Rincon, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
260
Population
245/sq mi density
$55,785
Median Income
$14,309 per capita
63°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
63
Violent Crime/100K
1,445 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,785 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rincon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,097 ft (1,249 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 245/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6725°N, 107.0758°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Luna County County |
| Nearest Airport | Las Cruces International (LRU) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (163 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Rincon has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 41°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.2").