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Tucumcari, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Quay County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,197
Population
546/sq mi density
$39,915
Median Income
$25,081 per capita
$56,400
Home Value
$76,740 Zillow
$751
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
706
Violent Crime/100K
3,098 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$39,915 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,400 home value, $751/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
706 violent crimes/100K (86% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Tucumcari enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,032 ft (1,229 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 546/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1703°N, 103.7050°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Quay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Clovis Regional (CVN) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 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 | Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Tucumcari has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.4").