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Thunder Mountain, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Bernalillo County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,456
Population
329/sq mi density
$44,757
Median Income
$38,133 per capita
$339,500
Home Value
$371,900 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
106
Violent Crime/100K
2,192 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$44,757 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$339,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Thunder Mountain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,758 ft (2,060 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 329/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1017°N, 106.2236°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Bernalillo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0481 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 67.57 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.22 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 149 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in |
Thunder Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.8").