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Truth or Consequences, NM (Sierra County)
Elevation: 4242 feet above sea level.
Population density: 536 people per square mile.
Land area: 12.7 square miles.

Races in Truth or Consequences:

* White Non-Hispanic (69.1%)
* Hispanic (27.4%)
* Other race (9.4%)
* American Indian (2.8%)
* Two or more races (2.7%)
* Black (0.6%)

Violent Crimes 2008                        Property Crimes 2008
Murder, Man-Slaughter - 0                  Burglary - 72
Forcible Rape - 0                               Larceny, Theft - 190
Robbery - 1                                       Motor Vehicle Theft - 14
Aggravated Assault - 28                      Arson - 0

Truth or Consequences, NM Weather Facts

Truth or Consequences, NM climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.

The warmest month of the year is June with an average maximum temperature of 94.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 27.30 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 29 degrees Fahrenheit, and relatively big during winter with an average difference of 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 1.99 Inches.

The annual average precipitation at Truth or Consequences is 10.63 Inches.

Annual
Max      °F 76.1
Mean    °F 60.8
Min       °F 45.5

Nearest Big Cities (Population 100,000+)
El Paso - 104.8 Miles
Albuquerque - 139.6 Miles
Tucson - 222.9 Miles
Gilbert - 262.9 Miles
Mesa - 265.0 Miles
Chandler - 265.8 Miles
Scottsdale - 269.8 Miles
Tempe - 270.0 Miles
Phoenix - 279.6 Miles
Glendale - 286.5 Miles

Nearby Towns & Cities
Williamsburg - 2.5 Miles
Elephant Butte - 4.2 Miles
Salem - 29.2 Miles
Hatch - 32.5 Miles
Rincon - 33.3 Miles
Radium Springs - 47.3 Miles
Bayard - 56.9 Miles
Dona Ana - 57.1 Miles
Santa Clara - 57.4 Miles
Hurley - 59.1 Miles

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