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Windmill, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Hidalgo County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
65 Population 45/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $35,674 per capita
62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
455 Violent Crime/100K 1,516 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
455 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Windmill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.4 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,365 ft (1,330 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates31.9769°N, 108.6315°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyHidalgo County County
Nearest AirportBisbee Douglas International (DUG)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.4"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.36"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.16"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.9 / 100
Community Resilience1.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

68 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 26, 2024.

Jun 29, 2014 13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona M5.3 84 km
Jun 29, 2014 12 km S of Franklin, Arizona M4.0 79 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.9 130 km
Jul 3, 2014 11 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.9 79 km
Oct 31, 1990 29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico M3.8 134 km
Jul 11, 2014 5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 89 km
Jul 9, 2014 13 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 77 km
Aug 5, 2021 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico M3.6 27 km
Jun 29, 2014 16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 80 km
Jul 10, 2014 16 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 76 km
Jul 12, 2014 17 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 76 km
Apr 22, 2020 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico M3.5 63 km
Jul 11, 2014 12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 82 km
Jun 29, 2014 14 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 76 km
Jul 6, 2014 Arizona M3.5 82 km
Jun 30, 2014 19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 75 km
Jan 25, 2015 9 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 80 km
Apr 27, 2019 2 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 88 km
Jun 29, 2014 10 km SW of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 86 km
Aug 4, 2015 Arizona M3.3 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

11 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 12, 1957 EF3 85 km 0
Oct 9, 2006 EF1 100 km 0
Aug 19, 1979 EF1 95 km 0
Aug 9, 1971 EF1 84 km 0
Jun 15, 1967 EF1 95 km 0
Jun 15, 1961 EF1 16 km 0
Oct 7, 2015 EF0 27 km 0
Sep 6, 2007 EF0 76 km 0
Oct 15, 2005 EF0 19 km 0
Jul 31, 1979 EF0 94 km 0
May 16, 1961 EF0 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HORSESHOE 2 (226,079 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 HORSESHOE 2 226,079 61 km
2009 PASCO 104,011 68 km
2018 OK BAR 60,456 52 km
2003 UNNAMED 38,998 75 km
2018 SAN LUIS 36,237 74 km
1994 FLAT COMPLEX 34,859 60 km
2011 CLOVERDALE2 33,552 76 km
2002 WALNUT 30,388 47 km
1989 GRAY 28,758 47 km
1993 LINCH 27,546 57 km
1994 RATTLESNAKE 25,238 62 km
1999 GARCIA 22,621 70 km
2006 ADOBE 20,089 43 km
2011 TRUCK STOP 19,656 76 km
2008 CENTER PEAK 19,443 54 km
2009 HOG 18,086 65 km
1989 WHITLOCK 16,986 89 km
1994 LYNCH 16,204 66 km
2011 GODFREY 13,536 33 km
1989 ANTELOPE 13,266 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
February 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in
March 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
October 62°F (16°C) 1.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Windmill has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.2").

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