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Sundance, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
527
Population
151/sq mi density
$35,833
Median Income
$18,538 per capita
$36,100
Home Value
$218,536 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
2,147
Violent Crime/100K
10,577 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$35,833 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$36,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,147 violent crimes/100K (465% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Sundance experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,848 ft (2,087 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 151/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5105°N, 108.6397°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | McKinley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 88 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.5 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 98 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Sundance has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and May the driest (0.5").