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Roswell, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Chaves County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
47,823
Population
1,609/sq mi density
$50,294
Median Income
$28,418 per capita
$139,200
Home Value
$171,380 Zillow
$840
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
850
Violent Crime/100K
3,772 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,294 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,200 home value, $840/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
850 violent crimes/100K (124% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Roswell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,622 ft (1,104 m) |
| Area | 29.9 sq mi (77.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,609/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3734°N, 104.5294°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Chaves County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sierra Blanca Regional (RUI) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in |
Roswell has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and March the driest (0.3").