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Salem, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
834
Population
637/sq mi density
$56,103
Median Income
$15,012 per capita
$55,300
Home Value
$174,124 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
63
Violent Crime/100K
1,445 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$56,103 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Salem 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 Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,156 ft (1,267 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 637/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7121°N, 107.2056°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Luna County County |
| Nearest Airport | Las Cruces International (LRU) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.3 / 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)
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.
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) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and April the driest (0.2").