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La Jara, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Rio Arriba County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
163
Population
11/sq mi density
49°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
237
Violent Crime/100K
983 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.8% bachelor's degree or higher
La Jara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. The area receives 34.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,429 ft (2,264 m) |
| Area | 14.3 sq mi (36.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1055°N, 106.9419°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Rio Arriba County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0470 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in |
La Jara has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.1").