La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County), NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Sandoval County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
82
Population
50/sq mi density
$250,001
Median Income
$153,761 per capita
$268,200
Home Value
$332,559 Zillow
40°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 18.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$268,200 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
87.8% bachelor's degree or higher
La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County) has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.5 inches. The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,778 ft (2,371 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8694°N, 106.6485°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sandoval County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 74.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0479 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (171 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in |
La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (1.2").