Pedernal
A community guide to Pedernal in New Mexico, the United States.
- Population
- Population data unavailable
- Region
- New Mexico
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 34.6356, -105.6433
Climate
The climate at Pedernal is milder year-round, with moderate seasonality, reflecting its location at latitude 34.64 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Pedernal experience. Visitors planning a trip to Pedernal should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Geography and location
Pedernal sits at approximate coordinates 34.6356 latitude and -105.6433 longitude within New Mexico. The terrain and natural features around Pedernal reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider New Mexico road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Overview
Pedernal is a populated place in New Mexico, the United States. The community is recognised as a populated place without a formal population count on record but with an established presence in New Mexico. Its position within the broader regional network gives Pedernal a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Economy and services
The economy of Pedernal reflects small-scale local commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in New Mexico. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of New Mexico and the United States. Businesses based in Pedernal draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.