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La Cienega, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,780
Population
324/sq mi density
$68,676
Median Income
$33,439 per capita
$417,900
Home Value
$570,822 Zillow
$1,137
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
346
Violent Crime/100K
4,283 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$68,676 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$417,900 home value, $1,137/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
346 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
La Cienega 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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,158 ft (1,877 m) |
| Area | 11.4 sq mi (29.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 324/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5794°N, 106.1131°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Los Alamos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (192 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8 in |
La Cienega has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and April the driest (0.6").