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Socorro County, NM (shown in white) has 6,646.39 mi² of land area and 1.87 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 4,353.7' to a high of 10,597.1', with a weighted average of 5,991' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around 17.4°F to average highs around 97°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 56°F. Average annual precipation is 10.7". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 7B using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).
The estimated population of Socorro County is 16,897 with 6,589 households. These households are spread across 16 unique municipalties (not all shown).