Elephant Butte, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Sierra County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,586
Population
379/sq mi density
$45,179
Median Income
$36,575 per capita
$166,800
Home Value
$241,448 Zillow
$1,169
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$45,179 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$166,800 home value, $1,169/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Elephant Butte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,514 ft (1,376 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 379/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1824°N, 107.2216°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sierra County County |
| Nearest Airport | Las Cruces International (LRU) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 137 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 190 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Elephant Butte has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and March the driest (0.2").