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Rodey, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
263 Population 470/sq mi density
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
63 Violent Crime/100K 1,445 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rodey 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 Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,078 ft (1,243 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density470/sq mi
Coordinates32.6538°N, 107.1357°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLuna County County
Nearest AirportLas Cruces International (LRU)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"
72% below US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.40"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.9 / 100
Community Resilience1.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on May 9, 2025.

Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.9 48 km
Jun 20, 1991 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico M3.5 124 km
May 19, 2011 40 km SSE of Datil, New Mexico M3.2 138 km
Jun 10, 1993 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico M3.2 124 km
Feb 1, 2015 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 52 km
Feb 7, 2015 35 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 51 km
Feb 1, 2015 38 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 45 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.0 47 km
Feb 8, 2015 35 km W of Fairacres, New Mexico M3.0 44 km
Jan 27, 2013 13 km SW of Sunshine, New Mexico M2.9 95 km
Feb 8, 2015 35 km ESE of Ventura, New Mexico M2.9 57 km
Sep 6, 1991 8 km NNW of Mimbres, New Mexico M2.8 89 km
Jan 3, 2025 50 km NW of Tularosa, New Mexico M2.8 111 km
Feb 15, 2015 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M2.8 55 km
Apr 16, 2008 17 km W of Carrizozo, New Mexico M2.7 150 km
Feb 8, 2015 38 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M2.6 53 km
May 9, 2025 46 km SE of Aragon, New Mexico M2.6 142 km
Mar 6, 2012 9 km E of Fort Bliss, Texas M2.5 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

27 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 12, 1957 EF3 97 km 0
Oct 9, 2006 EF1 66 km 0
Jul 28, 1989 EF1 39 km 0
Jul 31, 1979 EF1 88 km 0
Sep 16, 1971 EF1 57 km 0
Aug 9, 1971 EF1 80 km 0
Jul 29, 1959 EF1 81 km 0
Jul 13, 2011 EF0 94 km 0
May 2, 2007 EF0 83 km 0
May 2, 2007 EF0 83 km 0
Apr 29, 2007 EF0 38 km 0
Sep 13, 2006 EF0 50 km 0
Aug 2, 2002 EF0 69 km 0
Jun 19, 2001 EF0 52 km 0
Sep 22, 1988 EF0 72 km 0
Jul 22, 1987 EF0 15 km 0
Jun 26, 1987 EF0 99 km 0
Jun 20, 1982 EF0 54 km 0
Aug 2, 1981 EF0 80 km 0
Aug 2, 1979 EF0 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BLACK (328,091 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BLACK 328,091 89 km
2013 SILVER 137,884 75 km
1995 BONNER 26,381 91 km
1994 UNNAMED 14,645 69 km
2011 ABRAMS 12,786 69 km
2009 MEASON 12,781 98 km
2001 BENNETT MT 10,249 60 km
1997 UNNAMED 9,423 91 km
1989 DIVIDE 9,393 94 km
1993 UVAS 8,541 12 km
1994 UNNAMED 7,496 58 km
2010 LONG CANYON 6,656 71 km
1999 HERMOSA 6,463 75 km
2003 SECO 6,161 83 km
2014 SIGNAL 5,904 99 km
1994 PIGEON 5,208 83 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,191 83 km
2018 ORGAN 4,880 61 km
1993 BLACKHAWK 4,436 98 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,330 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in
February 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
March 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 76°F (25°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 (22°C) 1.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
November 49°F (10°C) 0.6 in
December 42°F (6°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Rodey has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.2").

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