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Tatum, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Yoakum County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
736
Population
463/sq mi density
$107,400
Home Value
$178,603 Zillow
$943
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Tatum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,996 ft (1,218 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 463/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2554°N, 103.3108°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Yoakum County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lea County Regional (HOB) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in |
Tatum has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.4").