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Timberon, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Otero County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
406
Population
20/sq mi density
46°F
Avg Temperature
328 sunny days/yr
295
Violent Crime/100K
3,069 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Timberon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches. The area receives 66.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,030 ft (2,143 m) |
| Area | 20.3 sq mi (52.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6363°N, 105.6952°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Otero County County |
| Nearest Airport | Alamogordo-White Sands Regional (ALM) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 129 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in |
Timberon has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (0.4").