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Totah Vista, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
240 Population 421/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
665 Violent Crime/100K 3,358 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
665 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Totah Vista experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,264 ft (1,604 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density421/sq mi
Coordinates36.7107°N, 108.2063°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySan Juan County County
Nearest AirportFour Corners Regional (FMN)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.8"
80% below US avg
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

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 1, 2024.

Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 141 km
Apr 22, 2017 4 km SSW of Bluff, Utah M3.7 135 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 139 km
Jun 6, 2008 10 km NE of Bluff, Utah M3.6 133 km
Mar 10, 2023 16 km S of Ophir, Colorado M3.6 116 km
Apr 9, 2021 2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.3 136 km
Feb 24, 1993 16 km SSE of Monticello, Utah M3.1 149 km
May 13, 1993 19 km SSE of Monticello, Utah M3.1 145 km
Jul 4, 2021 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico M3.1 85 km
Jul 12, 2021 4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.0 136 km
Jun 26, 2018 3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 130 km
Jun 14, 2018 0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 125 km
Feb 8, 2021 3 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 139 km
Sep 1, 2024 7 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 141 km
Jun 18, 2002 39 km SW of Creede, Colorado M2.9 130 km
Jun 17, 2022 4 km NNW of Regina, New Mexico M2.8 122 km
Jun 10, 2020 5 km WNW of Tsaile, Arizona M2.8 105 km
Jan 30, 2023 18 km WSW of Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico M2.7 99 km
Jul 12, 2021 4 km SE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.7 140 km
Jul 13, 2021 4 km NE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.7 138 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 78 km 0
May 10, 1957 EF2 4 km 0
Oct 5, 2004 EF1 57 km 0
Aug 5, 1999 EF1 41 km 0
Jun 7, 1997 EF1 95 km 0
Sep 5, 1970 EF1 88 km 0
Aug 30, 1966 EF1 55 km 0
Mar 21, 2020 EF0 11 km 0
Jun 10, 2015 EF0 18 km 0
Sep 18, 2013 EF0 7 km 0
Sep 10, 2013 EF0 43 km 0
Jul 18, 2011 EF0 72 km 0
Aug 29, 2002 EF0 64 km 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 23 km 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 23 km 0
May 30, 1992 EF0 52 km 0
Sep 28, 1990 EF0 2 km 0
May 28, 1963 EF0 18 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 95 km
2018 416 55,123 91 km
2000 BIRCHER 23,317 60 km
1994 UNNAMED 13,234 51 km
2014 ASSAYII LAKE 13,176 95 km
2012 WEBER 10,898 66 km
2001 SANDOVAL 6,773 90 km
2017 EIGHT FOUR TWO 5,954 90 km
1986 WESTTOE 5,397 86 km
1986 HOGAN 5,298 88 km
2018 BURRO 5,242 90 km
2000 PONY 5,224 63 km
1996 CHAPIN 5 4,832 64 km
2005 LITTLE WATER1 4,342 99 km
2016 GREATER GRACIA RX 3,960 97 km
2002 CARRIZO 1 3,701 81 km
2005 HOOK LAKE 3,609 89 km
1984 FERNANDO 3,419 83 km
2020 EAST CANYON 3,031 65 km
2004 SANDSPRING 2,935 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 0.8 in
February 36°F (2°C) 0.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 77°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

Totah Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.4").

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