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Spencerville, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,100 Population 209/sq mi density
$60,708 Median Income $27,312 per capita
$255,400 Home Value $291,092 Zillow
$1,169 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
352 Violent Crime/100K 2,358 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,708 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$255,400 home value, $1,169/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
352 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Spencerville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,832 ft (1,778 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Population Density209/sq mi
Coordinates36.8296°N, 108.0616°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySan Juan County County
Nearest AirportFour Corners Regional (FMN)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
74% below US avg
Snowfall 10.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.34"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.5 / 100
Community Resilience5.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 1, 2024.

Sep 13, 1994 17 km N of Sawpit, Colorado M4.4 147 km
Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 135 km
Apr 22, 2017 4 km SSW of Bluff, Utah M3.7 142 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 133 km
Jun 6, 2008 10 km NE of Bluff, Utah M3.6 138 km
Mar 10, 2023 16 km S of Ophir, Colorado M3.6 100 km
Sep 14, 2009 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.5 146 km
May 10, 1991 24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado M3.4 149 km
Apr 9, 2021 2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.3 130 km
Feb 24, 1993 16 km SSE of Monticello, Utah M3.1 148 km
May 13, 1993 19 km SSE of Monticello, Utah M3.1 144 km
Jul 4, 2021 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico M3.1 101 km
Jun 14, 2018 0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 121 km
Jun 26, 2018 3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 126 km
Jul 12, 2021 4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.0 130 km
Sep 1, 2024 7 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 134 km
Jun 18, 2002 39 km SW of Creede, Colorado M2.9 112 km
Feb 8, 2021 3 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 133 km
Jun 10, 2020 5 km WNW of Tsaile, Arizona M2.8 122 km
Jun 17, 2022 4 km NNW of Regina, New Mexico M2.8 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

18 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 25, 1985 EF2 74 km 0
May 10, 1957 EF2 22 km 0
Oct 5, 2004 EF1 39 km 0
Aug 5, 1999 EF1 27 km 0
Jun 7, 1997 EF1 77 km 0
Sep 5, 1970 EF1 87 km 0
Aug 30, 1966 EF1 41 km 0
Mar 21, 2020 EF0 30 km 0
Jun 10, 2015 EF0 27 km 0
Sep 18, 2013 EF0 24 km 0
Sep 10, 2013 EF0 54 km 0
Jul 18, 2011 EF0 72 km 0
Aug 29, 2002 EF0 48 km 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 15 km 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 15 km 0
May 30, 1992 EF0 34 km 0
Sep 28, 1990 EF0 17 km 0
May 28, 1963 EF0 13 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MISSIONARY RIDGE (68,919 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 MISSIONARY RIDGE 68,919 77 km
2018 416 55,123 75 km
2012 LITTLE SAND 26,240 96 km
2000 BIRCHER 23,317 54 km
2018 PLATEAU 19,746 94 km
1996 ARCHULETA 15,613 96 km
1994 UNNAMED 13,234 35 km
2012 WEBER 10,898 55 km
2001 SANDOVAL 6,773 73 km
2017 EIGHT FOUR TWO 5,954 71 km
1986 WESTTOE 5,397 91 km
1986 HOGAN 5,298 91 km
2018 BURRO 5,242 76 km
2000 PONY 5,224 60 km
1996 CHAPIN 5 4,832 59 km
2016 GREATER GRACIA RX 3,960 80 km
2002 CARRIZO 1 3,701 93 km
1984 FERNANDO 3,419 86 km
2020 EAST CANYON 3,031 53 km
1987 AZTECTHREE 2,857 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 0.9 in
February 36°F (2°C) 0.7 in
March 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 76°F (25°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Wettest
September 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.8 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Spencerville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.4").

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