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San Miguel, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Doña Ana County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
707 Population 309/sq mi density
$55,219 Median Income $22,554 per capita
$116,200 Home Value $273,168 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
53 Violent Crime/100K 844 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$55,219 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
San Miguel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,835 ft (1,169 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density309/sq mi
Coordinates32.1535°N, 106.7268°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyDoña Ana County County
Nearest AirportLas Cruces International (LRU)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.1"
76% below US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.20"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)13.6 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.5 / 100
Community Resilience4.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.9 53 km
Mar 29, 2024 51 km E of Ascención, Mexico M3.4 138 km
Feb 1, 2015 38 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 52 km
Feb 1, 2015 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 56 km
Feb 7, 2015 35 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 55 km
Feb 8, 2015 35 km W of Fairacres, New Mexico M3.0 48 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.0 54 km
Jan 27, 2013 13 km SW of Sunshine, New Mexico M2.9 106 km
Apr 5, 2012 10 km NE of Fabens, Texas M2.9 88 km
Feb 8, 2015 35 km ESE of Ventura, New Mexico M2.9 56 km
Feb 15, 2015 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M2.8 56 km
Jan 3, 2025 50 km NW of Tularosa, New Mexico M2.8 144 km
Sep 6, 1991 8 km NNW of Mimbres, New Mexico M2.8 149 km
Mar 29, 2024 50 km E of Ascención, Mexico M2.7 141 km
Feb 8, 2015 38 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M2.6 52 km
Jun 5, 2009 3 km SE of Praxedis G. Guerrero, Mexico M2.6 114 km
Mar 6, 2012 9 km E of Fort Bliss, Texas M2.5 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

29 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 9, 2006 EF1 83 km 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 68 km 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 72 km 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 72 km 0
Jul 28, 1989 EF1 53 km 0
Jul 31, 1979 EF1 21 km 0
Jul 19, 1972 EF1 68 km 0
Aug 9, 1971 EF1 98 km 0
Jul 29, 1959 EF1 14 km 0
Apr 22, 2019 EF0 79 km 0
Jul 13, 2011 EF0 32 km 0
May 2, 2007 EF0 66 km 0
May 2, 2007 EF0 28 km 0
Apr 29, 2007 EF0 50 km 0
Oct 15, 2006 EF0 88 km 0
Sep 13, 2006 EF0 17 km 0
Aug 2, 2002 EF0 39 km 0
Jun 19, 2001 EF0 19 km 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF0 85 km 0
Sep 22, 1988 EF0 5 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (196 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ESCONDIDO (25,700 ac, 1993).

Year Name Acres Distance
1993 ESCONDIDO 25,700 80 km
2009 OROGRANDE 14,853 64 km
1994 HAT 14,842 73 km
1994 UNNAMED 14,645 28 km
2000 HAY MEADOW 13,553 98 km
2011 ABRAMS 12,786 28 km
2001 BENNETT MT 10,249 52 km
1993 UVAS 8,541 63 km
1994 UNNAMED 7,496 41 km
1989 CLI 7,469 100 km
1992 UNNAMED 7,001 86 km
2010 LONG CANYON 6,656 21 km
1990 UNNAMED 6,605 76 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,482 35 km
2011 CENTENNIAL 6,269 87 km
1993 MARTIN 5,290 78 km
2018 ORGAN 4,880 38 km
2022 POTRILLO 4,293 44 km
2000 DOUBLE TK 3,820 90 km
1994 GOODSIGHT 3,450 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in
February 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in Wettest
September 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in
December 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in Coldest

San Miguel has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and April the driest (0.2").

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