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Roy, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Mora County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
321
Population
157/sq mi density
$40,227
Median Income
$87,524 per capita
$50,600
Home Value
$76,740 Zillow
$1,055
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$40,227 median income, 12.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,600 home value, $1,055/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Roy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,894 ft (1,796 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 157/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9451°N, 104.1963°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Mora County County |
| Nearest Airport | Taos Regional (TSM) 89 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| 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 Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Roy has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").