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Seama, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Cibola County County

1.0 /5.0
F Poor
686 Population 106/sq mi density
$32,600 Home Value $145,746 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
572 Violent Crime/100K 3,174 property/100K
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Overall
1.0 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
572 violent crimes/100K (51% above avg)
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Education
1.0 / 5.0
0.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Seama experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,997 ft (1,828 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates35.0508°N, 107.5396°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyCibola County County
Nearest AirportAlbuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.0"
74% below US avg
Snowfall 15.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.20"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.8 / 100
Community Resilience3.6 / 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)

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on May 8, 2025.

Jan 29, 1990 6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.5 89 km
Nov 8, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.4 92 km
Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 149 km
Jan 31, 1990 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.0 92 km
Feb 27, 1990 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.9 150 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 35 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 149 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 142 km
Nov 15, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 91 km
May 5, 1990 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 90 km
Feb 21, 1990 31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.6 147 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 135 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 24 km
May 1, 2025 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico M3.5 91 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 139 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 78 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 72 km
May 24, 2004 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.5 88 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 139 km
May 23, 2007 4 km WNW of Socorro, New Mexico M3.4 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

31 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 8 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1975 EF2 80 km 0
Oct 10, 1974 EF2 43 km 1
Sep 13, 1988 EF1 91 km 0
Jul 5, 1966 EF1 84 km 0
May 31, 1965 EF1 89 km 0
Jul 23, 2021 EF0 92 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 82 km 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF0 75 km 0
Jul 15, 2020 EF0 96 km 0
May 30, 2019 EF0 69 km 0
Feb 17, 2019 EF0 92 km 0
Jun 3, 2018 EF0 16 km 0
Sep 30, 2017 EF0 34 km 0
Aug 3, 2011 EF0 97 km 0
Apr 17, 2005 EF0 90 km 0
Apr 16, 2005 EF0 81 km 0
Aug 30, 2004 EF0 80 km 0
May 20, 1991 EF0 81 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF0 88 km 0
Jul 14, 1990 EF0 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 50 km
Red Hill Volcanic field 2,300 m (7,546 ft) -9450 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHERRY (15,105 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 CHERRY 15,105 54 km
2018 DIENER CANYON 9,824 53 km
2004 SEDGWICK 9,241 52 km
2019 TRIPLE NICKLE 7,819 31 km
2008 LADRONE RX 4,406 80 km
2018 BLUE WATER 3,663 54 km
1989 COLLAPSE 3,438 54 km
2019 REDONDO RX 3,382 62 km
1999 LA JARA 3,249 29 km
1989 MALPAIS 2,300 55 km
2003 SANFRANCISCO 2,292 97 km
2004 BROADCAST BLOCK 1 2,285 67 km
2007 DOUBLE EAGLE 2,281 64 km
2011 SEVILLETA 2,094 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,983 58 km
1989 HOYA 1,869 58 km
2023 COPPERTAN RX 23 BLOCK 1 AND 2 1,850 60 km
2000 WALL 1,751 46 km
2021 COPPERTAN RX FY21 1,694 58 km
2012 COPPERTON 1,583 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.5 in
February 36°F (2°C) 0.6 in
March 42°F (6°C) 0.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in Driest
May 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 0.5 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Seama has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and April the driest (0.4").

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