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Twin Lakes, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
961 Population 107/sq mi density
$22,917 Median Income $15,901 per capita
$56,000 Home Value $218,536 Zillow
$475 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
2,147 Violent Crime/100K 10,577 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$22,917 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,000 home value, $475/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,147 violent crimes/100K (465% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Twin Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,347 ft (1,935 m)
Area9.0 sq mi (23.4 km²)
Population Density107/sq mi
Coordinates35.6834°N, 108.7709°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyMcKinley County County
Nearest AirportFour Corners Regional (FMN)
79 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.5"
67% below US avg
Snowfall 20.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.77"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.8 / 100
Community Resilience0.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on May 8, 2025.

May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 115 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 133 km
Sep 23, 2019 22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona M3.1 124 km
Jul 4, 2021 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico M3.1 47 km
Jul 17, 2009 17 km SSE of Eagle Nest, New Mexico M2.8 147 km
Jun 10, 2020 5 km WNW of Tsaile, Arizona M2.8 85 km
Aug 10, 2019 5 km E of Bluewater Village, New Mexico M2.8 92 km
Jan 30, 2023 18 km WSW of Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico M2.7 89 km
Sep 23, 1995 4 km E of Teec Nos Pos, Arizona M2.7 140 km
May 20, 2024 11 km WNW of Ramah, New Mexico M2.6 60 km
May 8, 2025 44 km SSW of San Rafael, New Mexico M2.6 126 km
Sep 7, 2014 4 km WSW of Sun Valley, Arizona M2.6 145 km
Aug 26, 2024 8 km S of Rough Rock, Arizona M2.6 123 km
Mar 6, 2023 17 km ENE of Chilchinbito, Arizona M2.6 141 km
Aug 25, 2024 13 km NNE of Round Rock, Arizona M2.5 119 km
Jul 16, 2022 11 km NW of Many Farms, Arizona M2.5 118 km
Jun 23, 2006 5 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M2.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

7 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF0.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2021 EF0 77 km 0
May 30, 2019 EF0 79 km 0
Oct 20, 2015 EF0 90 km 0
Aug 3, 2010 EF0 100 km 0
Jul 25, 2005 EF0 94 km 0
Sep 9, 2003 EF0 72 km 0
Oct 17, 1962 EF0 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (121 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 121 km
Red Hill Volcanic field 2,300 m (7,546 ft) -9450 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOD SPRINGS 2 (13,208 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 WOOD SPRINGS 2 13,208 55 km
2014 ASSAYII LAKE 13,176 39 km
2018 DIENER CANYON 9,824 83 km
2004 SEDGWICK 9,241 83 km
2005 LITTLE WATER1 4,342 33 km
2018 BLUE WATER 3,663 79 km
2005 HOOK LAKE 3,609 57 km
2009 SAWMILL ROAD RX 3,411 44 km
2019 REDONDO RX 3,382 76 km
2004 TURKEY SPRING 3,017 61 km
2007 OAK RIDGE 3 2,959 60 km
2004 SANDSPRING 2,935 40 km
1996 ALLENTOWN5 2,653 64 km
2010 FLUTED ROCK LAKE RX 2,630 47 km
2006 KINLICHEE CANYON 1 2,283 41 km
1996 HDSCRABBLE 2,217 99 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,983 78 km
2005 KINLICHEE 1,949 39 km
2023 COPPERTAN RX 23 BLOCK 1 AND 2 1,850 78 km
2011 CATTAIL CANYON JACKPOT BURN 1,801 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in Driest
May 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 0.7 in

Twin Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and April the driest (0.3").

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