Rincon, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
260
Population
245/sq mi density
$55,785
Median Income
$14,309 per capita
59°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,785 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rincon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.2 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
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 | 17.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 93.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
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 | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Rincon has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and March the driest (0.2").