Roswell, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Chaves County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
47,823
Population
1,609/sq mi density
$50,294
Median Income
$28,418 per capita
$139,200
Home Value
$176,603 Zillow
$840
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
851
Violent Crime/100K
2,556 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$50,294 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,200 home value, $840/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
851 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 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
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
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 | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Roswell has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.4").