La Bajada, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
15
Population
88/sq mi density
$1,031,300
Home Value
$277,041 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
La Bajada experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,472 ft (1,668 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5565°N, 106.2436°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Los Alamos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (180 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 180 km |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
La Bajada has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and February the driest (0.4").