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Shiprock, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
8,339
Population
617/sq mi density
$41,563
Median Income
$20,191 per capita
$101,500
Home Value
$237,274 Zillow
$693
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
665
Violent Crime/100K
3,358 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$41,563 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,500 home value, $693/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
665 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Shiprock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,880 ft (1,487 m) |
| Area | 13.5 sq mi (35.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 617/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7907°N, 108.6961°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | San Juan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0416 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.25 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in |
Shiprock has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.3").