Rivers, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Catron County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
35
Population
16/sq mi density
54°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rivers experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,713 ft (1,741 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6746°N, 108.7795°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Catron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Safford Regional (SAD) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 64 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 144 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in |
Rivers has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 37°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (0.5").