La Plata, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
2,185
Population
99/sq mi density
$54,801
Median Income
$29,120 per capita
$187,000
Home Value
$324,396 Zillow
$1,000
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$54,801 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$187,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
La Plata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,735 ft (1,748 m) |
| Area | 22.2 sq mi (57.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8964°N, 108.2008°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | San Juan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 59.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 11 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0416 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.25 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in |
La Plata has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.2").