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Socorro, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
8,540
Population
591/sq mi density
$51,343
Median Income
$26,305 per capita
$162,400
Home Value
$193,880 Zillow
$675
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
766
Violent Crime/100K
5,327 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,343 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$162,400 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
766 violent crimes/100K (102% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Socorro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,669 ft (1,423 m) |
| Area | 14.4 sq mi (37.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 591/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0545°N, 106.9062°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Valencia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 70 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 16.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 100.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0457 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 95 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 130 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Socorro has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and March the driest (0.3").