San Jon, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Quay County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
136
Population
46/sq mi density
$53,750
Median Income
$20,943 per capita
$101,000
Home Value
$169,553 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
San Jon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,028 ft (1,228 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1113°N, 103.3363°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Quay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Clovis Regional (CVN) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 0.8 in |
San Jon has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.4").