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Youngsville, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Rio Arriba County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
45 Population 51/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
237 Violent Crime/100K 983 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Youngsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,679 ft (2,036 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates36.1950°N, 106.5669°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyRio Arriba County County
Nearest AirportSanta Fe Regional (SAF)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
74% below US avg
Snowfall 10.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0470 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.7 / 100
Community Resilience9.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.2 on Sep 10, 2024.

Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 17 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 129 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 40 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 19 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 131 km
Sep 14, 2009 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.5 40 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 110 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 65 km
May 10, 1991 24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado M3.4 141 km
Apr 9, 2021 2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.3 22 km
Sep 10, 2024 8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.2 115 km
Sep 29, 2017 17 km S of Mora, New Mexico M3.1 119 km
Jun 26, 2018 3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 32 km
Mar 31, 2013 4 km NNE of Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico M3.0 92 km
Jul 12, 2021 4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.0 21 km
Jun 14, 2018 0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 36 km
Aug 15, 2007 5 km W of La Cienega, New Mexico M3.0 78 km
Sep 1, 2024 7 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 17 km
Dec 9, 1991 5 km N of Meadow Lake, New Mexico M2.9 150 km
Feb 8, 2021 3 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

21 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 29, 2014 EF1 82 km 0
Apr 15, 1971 EF1 80 km 0
Dec 26, 1966 EF1 63 km 0
Jul 23, 2021 EF0 100 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 78 km 0
Feb 17, 2019 EF0 77 km 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 61 km 0
Jul 6, 2017 EF0 87 km 0
May 9, 2017 EF0 77 km 0
Aug 13, 2016 EF0 75 km 0
Jul 24, 2012 EF0 80 km 0
Jul 13, 2009 EF0 71 km 0
Aug 17, 2008 EF0 95 km 0
Jun 9, 2007 EF0 84 km 0
May 25, 1999 EF0 48 km 0
Sep 29, 1998 EF0 43 km 0
Jun 29, 1991 EF0 80 km 0
Jul 20, 1990 EF0 100 km 0
Aug 16, 1961 EF0 98 km 0
May 23, 1959 EF0 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LAS CONCHAS (150,874 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 LAS CONCHAS 150,874 38 km
2022 CERRO PELADO 45,620 49 km
2000 CERRO GRANDE 44,279 39 km
2013 THOMPSON RIDGE 21,077 34 km
1996 DOME 15,783 51 km
1996 ARCHULETA 15,613 98 km
2002 BORREGO 12,877 73 km
2010 SOUTH FORK 12,585 20 km
2011 PACHECO 9,790 79 km
2013 JAROSO 9,529 86 km
2017 BONITA 7,754 57 km
2017 HONDITO 6,949 67 km
2003 CAPULIN 6,155 75 km
2013 TRES LAGUNAS 5,832 96 km
1998 OSO 5,297 30 km
2022 MIDNIGHT 5,293 42 km
2003 ENCEBADO 5,064 100 km
2023 ALAMOSA RX UNIT 1 FY24 4,616 47 km
2014 PINO 4,415 51 km
2002 LAKES 4,306 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.7 in Wettest
September 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in

Youngsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.8").

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