North Valley, New Mexico facts for kids
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North Valley, New Mexico
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Location of North Valley, New Mexico
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 North Valley, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Bernalillo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.97 sq mi (18.06 km2) |
| • Land | 6.95 sq mi (17.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,994 ft (1,522 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 11,149 |
| • Density | 1,605.10/sq mi (619.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-52750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408952 |
North Valley is a special kind of community in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place that the government counts for the census, but it's not officially a city or town.
In 2010, about 11,333 people lived there. North Valley is part of the larger Albuquerque area.
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Geography of North Valley
North Valley covers a total area of about 18.2 square kilometers (about 7 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.08 square kilometers (0.03 square miles), is water.
Climate in North Valley
North Valley has a very dry climate, like a desert. It's known as an arid climate.
Temperatures and Seasons
- Summers: Summers are very hot and dry. Temperatures often reach 38°C (100°F) or even higher. The "monsoon season" starts in late June or early July. This brings some moist air and can cause thunderstorms.
- Winters: Winters are usually mild. Days are warm, but nights can be cold. Snowfall is rare, with only about 3.7 inches (9.4 cm) on average each year. If it snows, it usually melts quickly.
- Spring: Spring can be windy, sometimes with blowing dust. But generally, it's a pleasant time of year.
- Fall: Fall brings cooler, drier weather. Nights can get a bit chilly. This is a great time to see the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta from your own yard!
Average Weather Conditions
Here's a quick look at the average weather in North Valley:
| Climate data for North Valley, 1958–2010 normals | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 76 (24) |
80 (27) |
89 (32) |
97 (36) |
104 (40) |
113 (45) |
110 (43) |
104 (40) |
105 (41) |
92 (33) |
81 (27) |
75 (24) |
113 (45) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 52.3 (11.3) |
59.1 (15.1) |
66.8 (19.3) |
75.6 (24.2) |
85.7 (29.8) |
96.7 (35.9) |
97.3 (36.3) |
94.9 (34.9) |
89.2 (31.8) |
77.2 (25.1) |
63.8 (17.7) |
52.0 (11.1) |
75.9 (24.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 27.3 (−2.6) |
32.4 (0.2) |
36.0 (2.2) |
44.6 (7.0) |
56.8 (13.8) |
68.6 (20.3) |
72.4 (22.4) |
66.3 (19.1) |
58.4 (14.7) |
45.5 (7.5) |
32.8 (0.4) |
27.4 (−2.6) |
47.4 (8.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −7 (−22) |
1 (−17) |
9 (−13) |
21 (−6) |
29 (−2) |
42 (6) |
42 (6) |
48 (9) |
28 (−2) |
17 (−8) |
6 (−14) |
−19 (−28) |
−19 (−28) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.30 (7.6) |
0.28 (7.1) |
0.33 (8.4) |
0.48 (12) |
0.55 (14) |
0.49 (12) |
1.10 (28) |
1.33 (34) |
0.81 (21) |
0.51 (13) |
0.27 (6.9) |
0.32 (8.1) |
6.75 (171) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.80 (2.0) |
1.70 (4.3) |
0.20 (0.51) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.20 (0.51) |
0.20 (0.51) |
0.6 (1.5) |
3.7 (9.4) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.1 | 2.1 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 6.4 | 7.5 | 4.2 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 6.6 | 47.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.7 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 5.5 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 235.6 | 226.0 | 269.7 | 306.0 | 347.2 | 360.0 | 334.8 | 313.1 | 288.0 | 282.1 | 234.0 | 223.2 | 3,419.7 |
| Source: NOAA (extremes 1958–present), Hong Kong Observatory (sun only, 1961–1990) | |||||||||||||
People of North Valley (Demographics)
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 11,149 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 11,923 people living in North Valley. These people lived in 4,467 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Population Makeup
- About 73.6% of the people were White.
- About 56.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
- Other groups included African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. Some people also identified with two or more races.
Households and Families
- Many households (30%) had children under 18 living with them.
- More than half (50.1%) were married couples.
- About 12.8% of households were led by a woman without a husband present.
- The average household had about 2.59 people.
Age Groups
The people in North Valley were spread across different age groups:
- About 25.6% were under 18 years old.
- About 26.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 14.1% were 65 years or older.
- The average age of people in North Valley was 39 years old.
Income Information
- The average income for a household was about $39,888 per year.
- For families, the average income was about $45,129 per year.
- About 10.7% of all people in North Valley lived below the poverty line. This included 13.5% of children under 18.
Education in North Valley
Students in North Valley attend schools that are part of the Albuquerque Public Schools system.
See also
In Spanish: North Valley (Nuevo México) para niños
