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San Jose CDP (San Miguel County), NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Santa Fe County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
52 Population 200/sq mi density
55°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
963 Violent Crime/100K 3,360 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
963 violent crimes/100K (153% above avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.1% bachelor's degree or higher
San Jose CDP (San Miguel County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches. The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,134 ft (1,870 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density200/sq mi
Coordinates35.3956°N, 105.4759°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySanta Fe County County
Nearest AirportSanta Fe Regional (SAF)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 25.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0483 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)2.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.3 / 100
Community Resilience33.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.0 on Apr 1, 2025.

Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 147 km
Jul 4, 1995 23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico M3.8 112 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 147 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 79 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 149 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 114 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 114 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 68 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 112 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 120 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 146 km
Jul 22, 1996 11 km WSW of Corona, New Mexico M3.4 134 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.4 112 km
Mar 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.3 123 km
Mar 24, 1996 8 km WNW of Corona, New Mexico M3.3 127 km
Sep 10, 2024 8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.2 122 km
Sep 29, 2017 17 km S of Mora, New Mexico M3.1 49 km
Apr 1, 2025 22 km S of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.0 128 km
Aug 15, 2007 5 km W of La Cienega, New Mexico M3.0 68 km
Mar 31, 2013 4 km NNE of Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico M3.0 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

63 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1978 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 8, 1989 EF1 52 km 0
Jun 13, 1982 EF1 33 km 0
Jun 23, 1981 EF1 20 km 0
Jul 21, 1973 EF1 73 km 0
Apr 15, 1971 EF1 54 km 0
Dec 26, 1966 EF1 71 km 0
Jun 18, 1966 EF1 72 km 0
May 8, 1959 EF1 83 km 0
Aug 20, 1956 EF1 70 km 0
Oct 1, 2023 EF0 48 km 0
Jul 13, 2021 EF0 54 km 0
Jun 2, 2021 EF0 67 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 78 km 0
Jun 17, 2019 EF0 83 km 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 81 km 0
Aug 9, 2017 EF0 90 km 0
Jul 6, 2017 EF0 83 km 0
May 9, 2017 EF0 49 km 0
May 9, 2017 EF0 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (184 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HERMITS PEAK (352,046 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 HERMITS PEAK 352,046 51 km
2000 CERRO GRANDE 44,279 95 km
2000 VIVEASH 22,468 36 km
2016 DOG HEAD 19,816 96 km
2006 OJO FELIZ 17,767 85 km
1996 DOME 15,783 91 km
1993 OJO 14,887 85 km
2002 CERRO PELON 13,015 88 km
2002 BORREGO 12,877 72 km
2020 LUNA 10,849 93 km
2011 PACHECO 9,790 58 km
2013 JAROSO 9,529 59 km
2018 EMILY 8,342 84 km
2000 DIAMOND 7,866 91 km
2018 LITTLE CONCHAS 7,429 63 km
1988 ROSA 7,387 88 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,351 51 km
2011 MILAGRO 7,102 54 km
2000 VAUGHN 6,967 89 km
2003 CAPULIN 6,155 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 0.7 in
February 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 0.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.1 in
November 40°F (5°C) 0.7 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in Coldest

San Jose CDP (San Miguel County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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