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Kingston, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
116
Population
580/sq mi density
58°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
562
Violent Crime/100K
1,081 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
562 violent crimes/100K (48% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kingston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,249 ft (1,905 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 580/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9173°N, 107.7096°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Luna County County |
| Nearest Airport | Las Cruces International (LRU) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 181 km |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Kingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (0.3").