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Holloman AFB, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Doña Ana County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
4,052
Population
323/sq mi density
$51,205
Median Income
$27,210 per capita
$1,236
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
295
Violent Crime/100K
3,069 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,205 median income, 1.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Holloman AFB enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.8 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,058 ft (1,237 m) |
| Area | 12.7 sq mi (32.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 323/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8460°N, 106.0959°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Doña Ana County County |
| Nearest Airport | Alamogordo-White Sands Regional (ALM) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.6 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 105 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in |
Holloman AFB has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and April the driest (0.2").