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Waterflow, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,215
Population
150/sq mi density
$60,278
Median Income
$26,287 per capita
$167,700
Home Value
$237,274 Zillow
$1,602
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
665
Violent Crime/100K
3,358 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$60,278 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,700 home value, $1,602/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
665 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Waterflow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,061 ft (1,543 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7554°N, 108.4695°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | San Juan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.3 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in |
Waterflow has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.3").