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Williams Acres, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,069 Population 1,320/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
2,147 Violent Crime/100K 10,577 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,147 violent crimes/100K (465% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Williams Acres experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,393 ft (1,949 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,320/sq mi
Coordinates35.4969°N, 108.8700°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyMcKinley County County
Nearest AirportFour Corners Regional (FMN)
93 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.2"
71% below US avg
Snowfall 10.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.09"
Driest Month (May) 0.43"

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

15 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 M3.8 120 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 136 km
Sep 23, 2009 29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico M3.4 149 km
Sep 23, 2019 22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona M3.1 101 km
Jul 4, 2021 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico M3.1 68 km
Jun 10, 2020 5 km WNW of Tsaile, Arizona M2.8 99 km
Aug 10, 2019 5 km E of Bluewater Village, New Mexico M2.8 91 km
Jan 30, 2023 18 km WSW of Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico M2.7 104 km
Sep 7, 2014 4 km WSW of Sun Valley, Arizona M2.6 126 km
Aug 26, 2024 8 km S of Rough Rock, Arizona M2.6 130 km
May 20, 2024 11 km WNW of Ramah, New Mexico M2.6 44 km
May 8, 2025 44 km SSW of San Rafael, New Mexico M2.6 115 km
Jul 16, 2022 11 km NW of Many Farms, Arizona M2.5 128 km
Aug 25, 2024 13 km NNE of Round Rock, Arizona M2.5 134 km
Jun 23, 2006 5 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M2.5 135 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 54 km 0
May 30, 2019 EF0 89 km 0
Oct 20, 2015 EF0 83 km 0
May 22, 2009 EF0 95 km 0
Jul 25, 2005 EF0 75 km 0
Sep 9, 2003 EF0 58 km 0
Oct 17, 1962 EF0 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (111 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 111 km
Red Hill Volcanic field 2,300 m (7,546 ft) -9450 139 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 60 km
2014 ASSAYII LAKE 13,176 60 km
2018 DIENER CANYON 9,824 78 km
2004 SEDGWICK 9,241 79 km
2005 LITTLE WATER1 4,342 53 km
2018 BLUE WATER 3,663 76 km
2005 HOOK LAKE 3,609 76 km
2009 SAWMILL ROAD RX 3,411 49 km
2019 REDONDO RX 3,382 70 km
2004 TURKEY SPRING 3,017 74 km
2007 OAK RIDGE 3 2,959 49 km
2004 SANDSPRING 2,935 60 km
1996 ALLENTOWN5 2,653 42 km
2010 FLUTED ROCK LAKE RX 2,630 56 km
2004 BROADCAST BLOCK 1 2,285 94 km
2006 KINLICHEE CANYON 1 2,283 41 km
1996 HDSCRABBLE 2,217 77 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,983 73 km
2005 KINLICHEE 1,949 39 km
1989 HOYA 1,869 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 0.8 in
February 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Driest
June 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in Wettest
September 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.3 in
November 38°F (4°C) 0.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Williams Acres has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and May the driest (0.4").

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