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San Rafael, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Cibola County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
620
Population
39/sq mi density
$65,966
Median Income
$24,524 per capita
$120,300
Home Value
$145,746 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
572
Violent Crime/100K
3,174 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$65,966 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
572 violent crimes/100K (51% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
San Rafael experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,806 ft (2,074 m) |
| Area | 10.3 sq mi (26.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0982°N, 107.9049°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Cibola County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 73 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 34 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and May the driest (0.5").