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Zia Pueblo, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Sandoval County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
793 Population 29/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $20,686 per capita
$220,500 Home Value $346,527 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
188 Violent Crime/100K 1,951 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$220,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
188 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Zia Pueblo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°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 15.2 inches. The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,617 ft (1,712 m)
Area27.1 sq mi (70.1 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates35.5300°N, 106.7170°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySandoval County County
Nearest AirportAlbuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 22.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0479 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.0 / 100
Community Resilience41.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on May 8, 2025.

Jan 29, 1990 6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.5 120 km
Nov 8, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.4 121 km
Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 78 km
Jan 31, 1990 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.0 121 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 79 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 78 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 101 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 114 km
Nov 15, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 120 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 119 km
May 5, 1990 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 121 km
May 1, 2025 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico M3.5 134 km
Sep 14, 2009 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.5 115 km
May 24, 2004 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.5 120 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 76 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 122 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 121 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 35 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 95 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

59 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 9 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1975 EF2 96 km 0
Oct 10, 1974 EF2 56 km 1
Jun 8, 1989 EF1 89 km 0
Sep 13, 1988 EF1 30 km 0
Apr 15, 1971 EF1 68 km 0
Dec 26, 1966 EF1 75 km 0
Jul 5, 1966 EF1 92 km 0
May 31, 1965 EF1 41 km 0
Aug 20, 1956 EF1 62 km 0
Jul 23, 2021 EF0 28 km 0
Jul 13, 2021 EF0 64 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 36 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 83 km 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF0 36 km 0
Feb 17, 2019 EF0 65 km 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 42 km 0
Sep 30, 2017 EF0 76 km 0
Jul 6, 2017 EF0 32 km 0
May 9, 2017 EF0 62 km 0
Aug 13, 2016 EF0 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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 46 km
2022 CERRO PELADO 45,620 33 km
2000 CERRO GRANDE 44,279 55 km
2013 THOMPSON RIDGE 21,077 43 km
2016 DOG HEAD 19,816 85 km
1996 DOME 15,783 41 km
2008 TRIGO 13,855 99 km
2002 BORREGO 12,877 98 km
2010 SOUTH FORK 12,585 66 km
2011 PACHECO 9,790 90 km
2019 TRIPLE NICKLE 7,819 78 km
2003 CAPULIN 6,155 89 km
2013 TRES LAGUNAS 5,832 97 km
1998 OSO 5,297 65 km
2008 BIG SPRING 5,050 91 km
2014 PINO 4,415 26 km
2002 LAKES 4,306 39 km
2020 MEDIO 4,231 84 km
2018 VENADO 4,007 30 km
2014 DIEGO 3,983 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in
April 51°F (11°C) 0.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
August 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 0.9 in
December 35°F (1°C) 0.7 in

Zia Pueblo has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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