Cloudcroft, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Otero County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,275
Population
777/sq mi density
$38,428
Median Income
$23,379 per capita
$200,000
Home Value
$312,021 Zillow
$938
Median Rent
43.1% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$38,428 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $938/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cloudcroft experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches. The area receives 66.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,798 ft (2,682 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 777/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9522°N, 105.7324°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Otero County County |
| Nearest Airport | Alamogordo-White Sands Regional (ALM) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 94 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in |
Cloudcroft has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 31°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and April the driest (0.9").