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
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, 21.8% 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. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in |
Roy has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and November the driest (0.4").